Aston Martin DBS vs. Aston Martin Vantage
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Aston Martin DBS and Aston Martin Vantage 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 Vantage.
When comparing the Aston Martin DBS's and the Aston Martin Vantage's specifications and ratings, the Aston Martin DBS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Aston Martin Vantage has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Aston Martin DBS's and the Aston Martin Vantage's specifications and ratings, the Aston Martin Vantage is a better car than the Aston Martin DBS.
Pricing: A used 2023 Aston Martin DBS ranges from $320,980 to $499,976 while a used 2023 Aston Martin Vantage is priced between $149,932 to $400,383. For a new model, the Aston Martin DBS's price is between $405,766 and $565,243, with the Aston Martin Vantage priced between $166,853 and $210,966.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Aston Martin DBS loses 37.3 percent of its value and the Aston Martin Vantage loses 32 percent of its value. This means the Aston Martin Vantage retains 5.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Aston Martin DBS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Aston Martin DBS’s base engine makes 715 horsepower, and the Aston Martin Vantage base engine makes 503 horsepower. The DBS is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 451 miles. The Vantage is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. This gives the Aston Martin Vantage the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Aston Martin DBS. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$405,766 - $565,243
Starting MSRP:
$340,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$312,757
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$143,900 - $672,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$166,853 - $210,966
Starting MSRP:
$143,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$312,757
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$143,900 - $672,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$436,520
Price Range:
$320,980 - $499,976
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$368,459
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$202,134 - $658,520
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,523
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$258,600
Price Range:
$149,932 - $400,383
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$368,459
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$202,134 - $658,520
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,411
# Good or Great Deals:
7
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$129,313
Depreciation %:
38%
Resale Value $:
$211,187
Residual Value %:
62%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
33.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
19.1% - 39.2%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$47,882
Depreciation %:
33.3%
Resale Value $:
$96,018
Residual Value %:
66.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
33.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
19.1% - 39.2%
Aston Martin DBS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Aston Martin Vantage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Aston Martin DBS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Aston Martin Vantage
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.8 - 2.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.8 - 2.7
Aston Martin DBS Rankings
Not yet available
Aston Martin Vantage 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 Vantage 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:
715 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
663 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.176 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
503 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
505 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.149 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
287 / 451 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 463 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Backup camera:
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:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Backup camera:
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
25 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
48.5 inches
Cargo Space:
9.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
72.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4068 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
50.4 inches
Length:
185.5 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3373 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
50 inches
Length:
175.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/35R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40ZR20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Arizona Bronze
Black
Jet Black / Onyx Black / Satin Jet Black / Ultramarine Black
Blue
Caribbean Blue Pearl 2 / Elwood Blue / Frosted Glass Blue / Ion Blue / Plasma Blue / Satin Plasma Blue / Seychelles Blue
Gold
Golden Saffron
Gray
Apex Grey / China Grey / Cumberland Grey / Satin Solar Bronze / Satin Titanium Grey / Satin Xenon Grey / Solar Bronze / Titanium Grey / Xenon Grey
Green
1959 Racing Green / Aston Martin Racing Green / Buckinghamshire Green / Iridescent Emerald / Kermit Green / Lime Essence / Minotaur Green / Satin Aston Martin Racing Green
Orange
Cosmos Orange / Satin Golden Saffron
Purple
Royal Indigo
Red
Divine Red / Dubonnet Rosso / Hyper Red / Liquid Crimson / Scorpus Red / Supernova Red
Silver
Aluminite Silver / Lightning Silver / Magnetic Silver / Satin Aluminite Silver / Silver Birch Provenance / Spirit Silver
White
Lunar White / Neutron White / Satin Lunar White / White Stone / Zenith White
Yellow
Cosmopolitan Yellow / Satin Lime Essence / Ultra Yel
Exterior Colors
Beige
Arizona Bronze
Black
Jet Black / Onyx Black / Satin Jet Black / Ultramarine Black
Blue
Frosted Glass Blue / Ion Blue / Satin Plasma Blue / Seychelles Blue
Gold
Golden Saffron
Gray
Apex Grey / China Grey / Cumberland Grey / Satin Solar Bronze / Satin Titanium Grey / Satin Xenon Grey / Titanium Grey / Xenon Grey
Green
1959 Racing Green / Aston Martin Racing Green / Buckinghamshire Green / Iridescent Emerald / Kermit Green / Lime Essence / Satin Aston Martin Racing Green
Orange
Cosmos Orange / Satin Golden Saffron
Purple
Royal Indigo
Red
Divine Red / Dubonnet Rosso / Hyper Red / Supernova Red
Silver
Aluminite Silver / Lightning Silver / Satin Aluminite Silver / Silver Birch Provenance
White
Lunar White / Neutron White / White Stone / Zenith White
Yellow
Cosmopolitan Yellow / Satin Lime Essence / Ultra Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Centenary Saddle Tan / Copper Tan Metallic / Oxford Tan
Black
Dark Knight / Metallic Black / Onyx Black
Blue
Arctic Blue / Aurora Blue / Blue Haze Metallic / Blue Indigo / Cote d'Azure Blue / Navy Blue / Shark Blue
Brown
Bison Brown / Bitter Chocolate / Havana / Red Oxide
Gray
Phantom Grey / Titanium Grey
Green
Absynthe Green / Arden Green Metallic / Eifel Green / Forest Green
Orange
Californian Poppy
Purple
Deep Purple
Red
Chancellor Red / Eclipse Red / Spicy Red / Vivid Red
Pink
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Centenary Saddle Tan / Copper Tan Metallic / Oxford Tan
Black
Dark Knight
Blue
Arctic Blue / Aurora Blue / Blue Haze Metallic / Blue Indigo / Cote d'Azure Blue / Maltese Blue / Navy Blue / Pale Blue / Shark Blue
Brown
Bitter Chocolate / Ice Mocha / Red Oxide
Gray
Light Argento Metallic / Phantom Grey / Titanium Grey
Green
Absynthe Green / Eifel Green / Forest Green
Orange
Californian Poppy
Purple
Deep Purple
Red
Chancellor Red / Eclipse Red / Spicy Red / Vivid Red
Pink
Blush Pearl Metallic
White
Glacier White / Ivory / Ivory Gold Metallic
Yellow
Electron Yellow
