Aston Martin DBS vs. Bentley Continental
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Aston Martin DBS and Bentley Continental 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 Bentley Continental.
When comparing the Aston Martin DBS's and the Bentley Continental's specifications and ratings, the Aston Martin DBS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Bentley Continental has the advantage in the areas of 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 Bentley Continental's specifications and ratings, the Bentley Continental is a better car than the Aston Martin DBS.
Pricing: A used 2023 Aston Martin DBS ranges from $245,000 to $374,759 while a used 2023 Bentley Continental is priced between $190,087 to $344,812.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Aston Martin DBS loses 42.7 percent of its value and the Bentley Continental loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the Bentley Continental retains 7.2 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 Bentley Continental base engine makes 542 horsepower. The DBS is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 451 miles. The Continental is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 552 miles. This gives the Bentley Continental the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Aston Martin DBS. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
340500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
407869
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
143900 - 2218935
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
235600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
247400
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
235600 - 259200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
329653
Price Range:
245000 - 374759
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
335902
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
172237 - 606692
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1615
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
241429
Price Range:
190087 - 344812
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
261245
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
241429 - 281060
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6755
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Aston Martin DBS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Bentley Continental Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
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 Bentley Continental
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:
1.0197593282668793
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.9 - 2.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6974674614020622
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
0.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
0.7 - 0.7
Aston Martin DBS Rankings
Not yet available
Bentley Continental Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Aston Martin DBS Trim Levels
770 Ultimate, Superleggera
Bentley Continental Trim Levels
GT Azure V8, GT S V8, GT Speed, GT V8, GTC Azure V8, GTC S V8, GTC Speed, GTC V8
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:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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:
542 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.114 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 552 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
Standard
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:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 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:
4773 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
55.3 inches
Length:
190.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
21.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R21
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
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
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
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Beluga / Burnt Oak
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Newmarket Tan / Saddle
Gray
Brunel / Porpoise / Portland
Green
Cumbrian Green
Orange
Not available
Purple
Damson
Red
Cricket Ball / Hotspur
White
Linen / Magnolia
