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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (770 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (328,300 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible or DS Automobiles DS 4?

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 294,308 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

DS 4

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 640 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is clearly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 137 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers clearly more boot space – 430 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries barely more – 442 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £34,000
DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
328,300 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
314 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
260 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,715 mm
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
420 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
770 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
340 km/h
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
900 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
566 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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