Aston Martin Rapide vs Mercedes-Benz S600
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Mercedes-Benz S600
Overview
| Spec | Aston Martin RapideBase | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | S 600 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Aston Martin RapideBase | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $239,000 | $170,750 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $136,193 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $136,193 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $136,193 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Aston Martin RapideBase | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | — | 24.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Aston Martin RapideBase | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 595 hp (best) | 523 hp |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 612 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 6 L | 6 L |
| Cylinders | V12 | V12 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Aston Martin RapideBase | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 16.2 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 5,082 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 117.7 in | 124.6 in (best) |
| Length | — | 206.5 in (best) |
| Height | — | 58.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Aston Martin RapideBase | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 3 |
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 Rapide | Mercedes-Benz S600 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $239,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S 600 $170,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
Live inventory
Aston Martin Rapide vs Mercedes-Benz S600 FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Aston Martin Rapide or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Aston Martin Rapide vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Aston Martin Rapide or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 starts lower at $170,750. Live Aston Martin Rapide listings start at $136,193.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Aston Martin Rapide or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (170,750).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Aston Martin Rapide or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- The 2019 Aston Martin Rapide leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Aston Martin Rapide or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- The 2019 Aston Martin Rapide leads on horsepower in this comparison (595).
- Which has better seats: 2019 Aston Martin Rapide or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 leads on seats in this comparison (5).