DecodedCarsAston Martin DBS
9 model years from 2009 to 2023, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2009–2023
- Class
- Minicompact Cars, Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 5.2L 12-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 14–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 8 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 4,091 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2023 DBS in brief
The 2023 Aston Martin DBS is a minicompact car offered with a 5.2L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,068 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 22 highway), 16% worse than the 2023 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Aston Martin DBS has 9 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2023, classed as Minicompact Cars, Two Seaters.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 17 MPG.
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2012 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 8 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
How the 2009 DBS compares
The 2009 Aston Martin DBS is a two seaters offered with a 5.9L 12-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 186 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,737 lb.
About the Aston Martin DBS
The Aston Martin DBS is a grand tourer based on the DB9 and manufactured by the British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin.
From the Wikipedia article "Aston Martin DBS (2007)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2023 DBS pros & cons
Full 2023 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 16% below the 2023 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
DBS changes by model year
- 2019
- New body dimensions: 0.4 in shorter, wheelbase +2.7 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 5.2L 12-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 5.9L 12-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 14 to 17
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.2L 12-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,068 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5.2L 12-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,068 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5.2L 12-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,068 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5.2L 12-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,068 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5.2L 12-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,068 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5.9L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 185.8 in | 3,737 lb | Not rated | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5.9L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 185.8 in | 3,737 lb | Not rated | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5.9L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 185.8 in | 3,737 lb | Not rated | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5.9L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 185.8 in | 3,737 lb | Not rated | 5 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2023 DBS
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ferrari 812 GTS | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Aston Martin DB11 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Bentley Continental | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Aston Martin Vantage | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Lamborghini Huracan | 15 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Aston Martin. How we calculate this →