Aston Martin DBS MPG by year — every rating on record
The Aston Martin DBS has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2010 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | #29 of 29 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | #30 of 30 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2012 | 2 | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | #39 of 39 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #33 of 36 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #22 of 24 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #22 of 26 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #26 of 33 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #28 of 36 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Aston Martin DBS placed highest in 2020 at #22 of 24, and lowest in 2012 at #39 of 39. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | 5.2L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 5.2L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 5.2L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 5.2L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 5.2L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.9L 12-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.9L 12-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.9L 12-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.9L 12-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.9L 12-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.9L 12-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2019 | 14 → 17 mpg | +3 mpg | 676 gal |
What DBS fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Aston Martin DBS burns 676 to 676 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $11,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 17 mpg the Aston Martin DBS is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $451 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Aston Martin nameplates
Every Aston Martin model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.