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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (770 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (328,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible or Lotus Emira?

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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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.

Lotus Emira is substantially cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 244,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 364 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is noticeably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 424 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers substantially more boot space – 260 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible carries clearly more – 420 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira stands out in the key areas 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
328,300 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
314 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
260 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,715 mm
Length
-
Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
770 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
340 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
900 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
566 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Lotus
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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