Compare the2025 McLaren 750SVS 2024 Aston Martin DBS

The McLaren 750S has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The DBS doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

Both the 750S and the DBS have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras and available around view monitors.

McLaren pays for scheduled maintenance on the 750S for 3 years and unlimited miles. McLaren will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Aston Martin doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the DBS.

The 750S’ 4.0 turbo V8 produces 25 more horsepower (740 vs. 715) than the DBS’ standard 5.2 turbo V12.

As tested in Motor Trend the McLaren 750S is faster than the Aston Martin DBS (base engine):

The 750S has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The DBS doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The 750S offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The DBS doesn’t offer an SMG or a conventional manual transmission.

The 750S’ launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The DBS doesn’t offer launch control.

The 750S has standard air brakes, which adjust the Spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The DBS doesn’t offer air brakes.

The 750S stops shorter than the DBS:

The 750S has active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The DBS doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The 750S offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Aston Martin doesn’t offer an active suspension on the DBS.

The 750S has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The DBS doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The 750S handles at 1.09 G’s, while the DBS Superleggera Coupe pulls only 1.02 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The 750S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the DBS Superleggera Coupe (22.5 seconds @ .97 average G’s vs. 23.6 seconds @ .89 average G’s).

The McLaren 750S may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1000 to 1100 pounds less than the Aston Martin DBS.

The 750S is 5.6 inches shorter than the DBS, making the 750S easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces. The 750S is 5.7 inches shorter than the DBS 770 Ultimate Edition.

The 750S is 10.4 inches shorter in height than the DBS, making the 750S much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

The 750S’ standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The DBS doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

The 750S has a much larger trunk than the DBS Coupe (12.7 vs. 9.5 cubic feet).

With its coupe body style and remote trunk release lockout, the 750S offers cargo security. The DBS’ non-lockable remote release defeats cargo security.

A standard locking center console keeps your small valuables safer in the 750S. The DBS doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The McLaren Super Series outsold the Aston Martin DBS by over four to one during 2024.