Aston Martin
DB9
Maserati
GranSport
Aston Martin DB9 vs Maserati GranSport: 2015 Comparison
The short answer
Based on available data, the Aston Martin DB9 comes out ahead of the Maserati GranSport on power. Check the specs table and owner sentiment below for the full comparison before deciding between the two. Both are covered by real owner reports on CarWizz.
Specs side by side
What owners say
DB9
Overall
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with the DB9 consistently praised as a beautiful, classically styled grand tourer that delivers a sublime sense of occasion, comfort, and a sonorous V12 engine note. Long-term owner reports indicate deep satisfaction with the car's character and driving experience for touring and special occasions. However, a strong and very frequent theme is the significant and potentially ruinous cost of maintenance, repairs, and parts, which is framed as the inherent trade-off for owning a hand-built, low-volume luxury vehicle.
Best version to buy
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" model year or trim. Discussions suggest later models (post-2010) may benefit from refinements and resolved early issues.
Known issues
- ⚠Extremely high maintenance and repair costs: described as "heinously expensive to run," with repair bills for a single year potentially reaching $40,000 USD. Frequency: very frequent.
- ⚠Automated manual "Sportshift" transmission problems: clunky operation, expensive clutch wear and replacement, complex and costly actuator system repairs. Frequency: very frequent.
- ⚠Electrical gremlins: various minor issues often attributed to the car sitting or low battery voltage. Frequency: recurrent.
GranSport
Overall
The sentiment among owners is sharply divided, characterized by a high-emotion, low-logic appeal. The car is universally praised for its stunning design, intoxicating Ferrari-derived V8 engine sound, and the unique driving sensation and prestige it provides. Several long-term owners report positive reliability experiences with the 4.2L and 4.7L V8 engines, describing them as "pretty reliable." However, this is counterbalanced by very frequent and severe criticism regarding exorbitant maintenance and repair costs, poor long-term reliability leading to significant downtime, and the notorious unreliability of the Cambiocorsa automated manual transmission.
Best version to buy
Insufficient owner data available to distinguish a "best" version. Owner discussions refer broadly to the GranSport model without specifying trims or packages like the MC Victory.
Known issues
- ⚠Cambiocorsa automated manual transmission reliability: eats clutches, poor maneuverability, stalling when cold, disliked in traffic, general unreliability concerns. Frequency: very frequent.
- ⚠Exorbitant maintenance and repair costs: standard service costs cited at $750+, major repairs requiring engine removal for simple sensor access costing ~$2,000, annual costs can reach several thousand dollars. Frequency: very frequent.
- ⚠General poor long-term reliability: described as spending "more time in the shop than on the road," significant downtime, multiple major failures including engines. Frequency: very frequent.
The verdict
The Aston Martin DB9 is the better choice for most buyers.
It has more power on its best-equipped version than the Maserati GranSport, based on the data above. If efficiency matters more to you than outright power, the Maserati GranSport is worth a closer look instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more reliable, the Aston Martin DB9 or the Maserati GranSport?
Owner reports show similar reliability sentiment for the Aston Martin DB9 and the Maserati GranSport. Check the known issues listed above for specific differences between the two.
Which is better for families, the Aston Martin DB9 or the Maserati GranSport?
The Maserati GranSport seats more passengers than the Aston Martin DB9 on its catalogued best-equipped version. Body type also differs: the Aston Martin DB9 is classed as a Coupe, the Maserati GranSport as a Coupe.
Which has better fuel economy, the Aston Martin DB9 or the Maserati GranSport?
Fuel consumption data is limited for one or both models. Check the specs table above for the figures available on each catalogued version.
Which is cheaper to maintain, the Aston Martin DB9 or the Maserati GranSport?
Exact maintenance costs aren't in our data, but reliability signals above are the closest proxy: fewer reported issues generally means lower repair costs over time.