Compare the2022 Aston Martin DBSVS 2020 McLaren Senna

Safety
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Model Availability

Safety

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The DBS has standard head airbag curtains for front and rear seats which act as a forgiving barrier between the driver and outboard passenger's upper bodies and the window and pillars. Combined with high-strength steel door beams and lower side airbags this system increases head protection in broadside collisions. The Senna doesn't offer side airbag protection for the head.

Both the DBS and the Senna have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and daytime running lights.

The Aston Martin DBS weighs 1006 to 1226 pounds more than the McLaren Senna. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts. Crosswinds also affect lighter cars more.

Engine

The DBS’ 5.2 turbo V12 produces 74 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 590) than the Senna’s 4.0 turbo V8.

Fuel Economy and Range

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the DBS’ fuel efficiency. The Senna doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Transmission

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Aston Martin DBS, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the Senna.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the DBS’ front brake rotors are larger than those on the Senna:

	DBS	Senna
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	15.4 inches

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the DBS has larger front tires than the Senna (265/35R21 vs. 245/35R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the DBS has standard 21-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are available on the Senna.

The Aston Martin DBS’ wheels have 5 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The McLaren Senna only has 1 wheel lugs per wheel.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DBS’ wheelbase is 5.4 inches longer than on the Senna (110.4 inches vs. 105 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the DBS is .5 inches wider in the front and 1.1 inches wider in the rear than on the Senna.

The DBS’ front to rear weight distribution is more even (51% to 49%) than the Senna’s (42% to 58%). This gives the DBS more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the DBS’ turning circle is 1.6 feet tighter than the Senna’s (40.7 feet vs. 42.3 feet).

Passenger Space

The DBS has standard seating for 4 passengers; the Senna can only carry 2.

The DBS has 1 inch more front headroom, .9 inches more front legroom and 4.1 inches more front shoulder room than the Senna.

Cargo Capacity

The DBS Coupe has a much larger trunk than the Senna (9.5 vs. 2.2 cubic feet).

Ergonomics

When three different drivers share the DBS, the memory system makes it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver and front passenger’s seat positions, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle. The Senna doesn’t offer a memory system.

The DBS’ front power windows open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Senna’s power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them.

The DBS’ standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Senna’s available power window controls are in the ceiling, forcing the driver's attention away from the road to locate them.

If the windows are left open on the DBS the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Senna can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The DBS’ power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Senna’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

The DBS has standard heated front seats, which keep the driver and front passenger extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated seats aren’t available in the Senna.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the DBS keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Senna doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the DBS’ optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The Senna doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the DBS has standard steering wheel controls for the radio. The Senna doesn’t offer steering wheel audio controls.

With standard voice command, the DBS offers the driver hands free control of the radio and the navigation computer by simply speaking. The Senna doesn’t offer a voice control system.

Bluetooth wireless connectivity is standard on the DBS, connecting the driver and passenger’s cell phones to the vehicle systems. This allows them to use the vehicle’s stereo and hand controls to place calls safely and easily. Bluetooth costs extra on the Senna.

The DBS’ Auto Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Senna doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

The Aston Martin DBS comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the McLaren Senna isn’t available as a convertible.