Aston Martin DBS vs. Aston Martin DB9
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Aston Martin DBS and Aston Martin DB9 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Aston Martin DBS and the Aston Martin DB9.
When we compare the Aston Martin DBS's and the Aston Martin DB9's specifications and ratings, the Aston Martin DBS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Aston Martin DB9 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Aston Martin DBS's and the Aston Martin DB9's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Aston Martin DBS’s base engine makes 510 horsepower, and the Aston Martin DB9 base engine makes 470 horsepower. The DBS is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 359 miles. The DB9 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. This gives the Aston Martin DB9 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Aston Martin DBS. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Aston Martin DBS and Aston Martin DB9 are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$275,461
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$305,974
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$275,461 - $356,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$189,915
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$279,509
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$279,509 - $279,509
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,449
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,333
Price Range:
$25,000 - $31,656
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20,038
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Aston Martin DBS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Aston Martin DB9 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Aston Martin DBS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Aston Martin DB9
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
2.8 - 3.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Aston Martin DBS Rankings
Not yet available
Aston Martin DB9 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Aston Martin DBS Trim Levels
Not yet available
Aston Martin DB9 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
510 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 5750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.136 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
470 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
443 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.118 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 17 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
232 / 359 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 20 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
274 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
6.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
31.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
48.9 inches
Cargo Space:
6.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3737 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
50.4 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3970 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
50 inches
Length:
185.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Onyx Black / Storm Black
Blue
Glacial Blue 2 / Mariana Blue / Midnight Blue / Slate Blue
Gray
AM Titanium Silver / Quantum Silver / Tempest Blue / Tungsten Silver
Green
Almond Green / Emerald Green / Hardly Green / Meteorite Silver
Red
Amethyst Red / Magma Red
Silver
Hammerhead Silver / Lightning Silver / Silver Blonde
White
Morning Frost White / Stratus White
Yellow
Sunburst Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Onyx Black / Storm Black
Blue
Glacial Blue 2 / Mariana Blue / Midnight Blue / Slate Blue
Gray
AM Titanium Silver / Quantum Silver / Tempest Blue / Tungsten Silver
Green
Almond Green / Emerald Green / Hardly Green / Meteorite Silver
Red
Amethyst Red / Magma Red
Silver
Hammerhead Silver / Lightning Silver / Silver Blonde
White
Morning Frost White / Stratus White
Yellow
Sunburst Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Moon Shadow / Sahara Tan / Sandstorm
Black
Obsidian Black
Blue
Arctic Blue
Brown
Bitter Chocolate / Cream Truffle
Gray
Blue Haze / Falcon Grey / Phantom Grey
Green
Parliament Green
Red
Chancellor Red / Iron Ore Red
Purple
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Kestrel Tan / Moon Shadow / Sahara Tan / Sandstorm / Tuscan Tan
Black
Obsidian Black
Blue
Arctic Blue / Aurora Blue / Baltic Blue
Brown
Bitter Chocolate / Cream Truffle
Gray
Blue Haze / Falcon Grey / Phantom Grey
Green
Parliament Green / Pinewood Green
Red
Chancellor Red / Iron Ore Red / Lords Red
Purple
Deep Purple