Aston Martin DB9 (2013 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2012 – 2014): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 591 hp against 517 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 295 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 14.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 1,785 kg. At 4,719 mm, the Aston Martin DB9 is 81 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DB9
2013 – 2016
|
Mercedes-Benz
SLS AMG
2012 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2012 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 517 hp | 591 hp |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 649 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 320 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.3 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,638 mm |
| Width | 2,060 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,283 mm | 1,260 – 1,262 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,785 kg | 1,695 – 1,735 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.