The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé Touchtronic (18 - ..)
€ 327,300
€ 275,000
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 275,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
51.6
77.2
85
50.4
77.5
84.5
77.2 in
Width
77.5 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.5 in
51.6 in
Height
50.4 in
100.8
180.7
110.4
185.5
180.7 in
Length
185.5 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.33 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
R230
Generation
DB11
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
AE31 DBS
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
715 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
715 hp
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
211 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
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6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.69 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
5.69 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
19 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
345 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
391 mi
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
Environmental Impact
272.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
235 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
235 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
474 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
