Aston Martin DBS (2008 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2008 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 517 hp at most. The Aston Martin DBS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 307 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 15.5 L/100 km. The Aston Martin DBS is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 1,825 kg. At 4,722 mm, the Aston Martin DBS is 188 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DBS
2008 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 517 hp | 231 – 517 hp |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 300 – 830 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.5 – 7.8 s |
| Top speed | 307 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.5 – 17.8 L/100 km | 9.4 – 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,722 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,290 – 1,318 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 – 1,740 kg | 1,825 – 2,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.