- Newest year: 2012
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2011
2009-2012 Aston Martin DBS MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 13–14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small car configurations to fuel, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2012 Aston Martin DBS at a glance
The 2009-2012 Aston Martin DBS covers 4 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 13–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $5,750 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD (14 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010 and 2011; 2012 repeat the values of the year before.
2009-2012 Aston Martin DBS by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 13–14 MPG | $5,750–$6,070 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 13–14 MPG | $5,750–$6,070 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 13–14 MPG | $5,740–$6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 13–14 MPG | $5,740–$6,180 | First year |
What the 2012 DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$479
$5,750 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$9.58
Per 100 miles
$38.33
Five years
$28,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,510more a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Aston Martin DBS MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,750 |
| DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,070 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Aston Martin DBS MPG
13–14 MPG · $5,750–$6,070/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $5,750, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,750 |
| DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,070 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Aston Martin DBS MPG
13–14 MPG · $5,740–$6,180/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,740.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
| DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Aston Martin DBS MPG
13–14 MPG · $5,740–$6,180/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
| Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD: $6,850 in California and $4,980 in Texas, a $1,870 difference.
- California $6,850
- Washington $6,450
- New York $5,670
- Florida $5,250
- Texas $4,980
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2012 Aston Martin DBS get?
EPA rates the 2009-2012 Aston Martin DBS at 13–14 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD, is rated 14 MPG (12 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2012 Aston Martin DBS?
Every model year of the 2009-2012 Aston Martin DBS tops out at 14 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2012 Aston Martin DBS?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010 and 2011. In 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Aston Martin DBS per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs about $5,750 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,750–$6,070 a year. That is a $320 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Aston Martin DBS 100 miles?
About $38.33 per 100 miles for the DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $38.33 and $40.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Aston Martin DBS more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD is rated 12 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2012 Aston Martin DBS compare with other small car configurations?
The DBS 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs about $5,750 a year to fuel, $2,510 more than the class median of $3,240, and less than 0 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 375 rated small car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Aston Martin DBS different from the 2011 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2011 and 2012: 2 configurations rated 13–14 MPG combined. See the 2011 Aston Martin DBS for that year.