Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2008 – 2011) vs Aston Martin DBS Volante (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 525 hp against 517 hp. The Aston Martin DBS Volante is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 307 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 15.5 L/100 km. The Aston Martin DBS Volante is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 1,960 kg. At 4,722 mm, the Aston Martin DBS Volante is 188 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2008 – 2011
|
Aston Martin
DBS Volante
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 525 hp | 517 hp |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 569 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 307 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.5 – 17.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,722 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,960 kg | 1,695 – 1,750 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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