Head to head
Aston Martin DB11 vs Bentley S3
The Aston Martin DB11 is a front-engined v12 grand tourer coupe. The Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Aston Martin DB11 | Bentley S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 | 6,230cc V8, pushrod overhead valves |
| Power | 608PS / 447kW at 6,500rpm | 215hp at 4,000rpm |
| Top speed | 200mph / 322km/h | 115mph |
| Torque | 700Nm at 1,500rpm | - |
| 0-62mph | 3.9 seconds | - |
| Years produced | - | 1962-1965 |
| Body styles | - | 4-door saloon, 2-door coupe, 2-door drophead coupe |
Sources: Aston Martin DB11, Bentley S3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DB11 if...
Aston Martin's V12 grand tourer, built to cover long distances quickly rather than to lap a track. The twin-turbo V12 and sub-4-second 0-62mph time put it against Bentley and Ferrari GT rivals, so it suits hirers after an occasion car for a long drive rather than a city run-around.
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- D.H.CULLEN Car Hire Specialists - London
Buy or hire the S3 if...
The last of Bentley's separate-chassis S-series saloons, and the first Bentley with a V8 engine. Wedding and chauffeur hire firms use it for its formal, old-money look rather than performance.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Aston Martin DB11 and the Bentley S3?
The Aston Martin DB11 is a front-engined V12 grand tourer coupe; the Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965.
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