Against 242 other V8 cars rated 2021–2023, the DBS sits right on their 17.1 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2009, the 5.2L 12-cyl (2019–2023), does 17 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.9L 12-cyl (2009–2012), 14: $484 a year apart.
Every Aston Martin DBS engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 12-cyl | 14 / 22 | 2019–2023 | $2,259 | |
| 5.9L 12-cyl | 12 / 18 | 2009–2012 | $2,743 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2021–2023 | +$13 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,972 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Aston Martin DBS gives up 8 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 14 in the city, $998 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 14 mpg | $2,743 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (57%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the DBS changed over the years
The DBS peaked in 2023 at 17 mpg (14 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 14 — 3 mpg apart, or $484 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2022 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2021 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2020 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2019 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2012 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2011 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2010 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2009 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Aston Martin DBS — 2 engines across 2009–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,972. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 Aston Martin DBS get?
17 mpg combined, 14 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the DBS has averaged 15.7 mpg.
Is the 2023 DBS more efficient than the 2022?
About the same: 17 against 17 mpg combined.
Which DBS year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023, at 17 mpg combined (14 city, 22 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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