Aston Martin DBS (2008 – 2012) vs Jaguar XKR (2009 – 2014): specs compared
The Aston Martin DBS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 510 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 307 km/h against 249 km/h. The Jaguar XKR uses less fuel, from 12.4 L/100 km against 15.5 L/100 km. The Aston Martin DBS is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 1,800 kg. At 4,793 mm, the Jaguar XKR is 71 mm longer than the Aston Martin DBS.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DBS
2008 – 2012
|
Jaguar
XKR
2009 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2009 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 517 hp | 510 hp |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 625 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 307 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.5 – 17.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,722 mm | 4,793 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 2,027 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 – 1,740 kg | 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.