Compare the2023 Aston Martin DB11VS 2023 Ferrari Roma

The Aston Martin DB11 has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps 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 Roma doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The DB11 has standard head airbag curtains which act as a forgiving barrier between the driver and front 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 Roma doesn't offer side airbag protection for the head.

The DB11 has a standard Birds-eye Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Roma only offers front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The DB11’s blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. The Roma doesn’t offer a system to reveal objects in the driver’s blind spots.

Both the DB11 and the Roma have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and front and rear parking sensors.

The Aston Martin DB11 weighs 430 to 662 pounds more than the Ferrari Roma. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The DB11’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Roma’s (10 vs. 3 years).

The DB11 V12’s standard 5.2 turbo V12 produces 18 more horsepower (630 vs. 612) than the Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8.

On the EPA test cycle the DB11 V8 gets better fuel mileage than the Roma (18 city/24 hwy vs. 17 city/22 hwy).

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the DB11 V12’s fuel efficiency. The Roma doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

For better stopping power the DB11’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Roma:

For better traction, the DB11 has larger tires than the Roma (F:255/40R20 & R:295/35R20 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:285/35R20).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DB11’s wheelbase is 5.3 inches longer than on the Roma (110.4 inches vs. 105.1 inches).

For excellent aerodynamics, the DB11 has standard flush composite headlights. The Roma has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the DB11’s trunk can be opened just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Roma doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its trunk, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Roma, the DB11 has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The DB11’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Roma’s available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

The DB11’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Roma’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

On extremely cold winter days, the DB11’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The Roma doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The DB11’s Auto Parking can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Roma doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Aston Martin DB11 comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Ferrari Roma isn’t available as a convertible.