2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin DBS would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP) has 96 more horse power than 2013 Audi A7. (414 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A7. (549 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DBS | A7 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 414 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2914 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
