Aston Martin DB9 vs Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
Overview
| Spec | Aston Martin DB9Base | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | AMG S 65 |
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Aston Martin DB9Base | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $198,250 (best) | $235,600 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Aston Martin DB9Base | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 20.6 gal | 24.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Aston Martin DB9Base | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 540 hp | 621 hp (best) |
| Torque | 457 lb-ft | 738 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.9 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V12 | V12 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Aston Martin DB9Base | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 5 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lbs (best) | 5,093 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 124.6 in (best) |
| Length | 185.8 in | 208.5 in (best) |
| Width | — | 76 in (best) |
| Height | 50.5 in | 59 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Aston Martin DB9Base | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMGAMG S 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Aston Martin DB9 | Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $198,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) | AMG S 65 $235,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Volante $213,250 MSRP | — |
Aston Martin DB9 vs Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG FAQ
- Which is better: 2016 Aston Martin DB9 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Aston Martin DB9 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2016 Aston Martin DB9 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 starts lower at $198,250.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Aston Martin DB9 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- The 2016 Aston Martin DB9 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (198,250).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Aston Martin DB9 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2016 Aston Martin DB9 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG leads on horsepower in this comparison (621).
- Which has better seats: 2016 Aston Martin DB9 or 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG?
- The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG leads on seats in this comparison (5).