2014 Aston Martin Rapide S

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Rating8.2

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Midsize Sedan
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$198,250
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Sexy exterior styling

Competitors have more spacious rear seats

The Old Rapide sedan is now Rapide S with a more powerful engine

Lavish interior with accommodating seats

Slower acceleration than rivals

Updated exterior

Growling sound from V12

Small trunk

Specs & Features

$198,250

price

550 hp @ 6750 rpm

horsepower

457 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

6.0L 12cyl 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the midsize sedan segment. With standalone trim on offer, the Aston Martin Rapide S has a base MSRP of $198,250. It competes directly with the Porsche Panamera Turbo sedan which costs nearly $56,950 less. Meanwhile, the Bentley Flying Spur and the less expensive Maserati Quattroporte GTS are also potential rivals from the fullsize sedan segment. Only a 5.9L V12 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 550 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, the Rapide S maintains a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. Aston Martin offers the Rapide S in 34 stunning colors, with the Appletree Green being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

If you want more carbon fiber elements outside, the $7,570 Exterior Carbon Package is on offer. Meanwhile, we recommend the optional cooled front and rear seats, a rear-seat entertainment system, and an auto-dimming interior rearview mirror during the purchase.

Trims

    Base
    $198,250 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Front automatic air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Rear air conditioning with controls
    • Rear Fog/driving lights
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$198,250

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.21

Horsepower

550 hp @ 6750 rpm

Torque

457 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$73,400

Gasoline

7.7

420 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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$104,900

Gasoline

8.27

560 hp @ 5700 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

4

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$92,900

Gasoline

8.07

560 hp @ 6000 rpm

502 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$63,600

Gasoline

7.89

556 hp @ 6100 rpm

551 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

5

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$102,500- $140,500

Gasoline

7.96

404 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$65,600- $76,900

Gasoline

8.14

345 hp @ 5250 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$92,770

Gasoline

7.75

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

531 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$99,500

Gasoline

8.14

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

531 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

4

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$78,100- $200,500

Gasoline

8.22

310 hp @ 6200 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm

4

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2014 Aston Martin Rapide S vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.4 sec12.6 sec171 mph
    3.7 sec12.0 sec174 mph
    2014 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    3.7 sec11.9 sec-
    3.9 sec12.1 sec-
    4.06 sec--
    4.08 sec--

    2014 Aston Martin Rapide S vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg19 mpg15 mpg23.9 gal.310.7/454.1 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg21.1 gal.379.8/590.8 mi.
      2014 Audi S6

      Ranked #2

      17 mpg27 mpg20 mpg19.8 gal.336.6/534.6 mi.
      16 mpg24 mpg19 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/506.4 mi.
      16 mpg27 mpg19 mpg19.8 gal.316.8/534.6 mi.
      15 mpg24 mpg19 mpg21.1 gal.316.5/527.5 mi.

      2014 Aston Martin Rapide S vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        197.6 in.75.9 in.53.1 in.4 in.117.7 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        207.2 in.76.7 in.58.3 in.5 in.124.8 in.
        197.4 in.76 in.55.8 in.5.6 in.115 in.
        197.3 in.75.2 in.55.8 in.5 in.114.8 in.
        196.7 in.74.1 in.55.4 in.5 in.113.2 in.

        2014 Aston Martin Rapide S vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.31.3 cu.ft.
          2014 BMW M5

          Ranked #2

          14 cu.ft.133.5 cu.ft.74.4 cu.ft.
          2014 Audi S6

          Ranked #3

          14.1 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          15.7 cu.ft.100.7 cu.ft.44.6 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          13.6 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.

          2014 Aston Martin Rapide S vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            108.4 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.31.3 cu.ft.-
            2014 BMW M5

            Ranked #2

            74.4 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.74.4 cu.ft.-
            18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            44.6 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.44.6 cu.ft.56 ft.
            2014 Audi S6

            Ranked #5

            57.5 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.6 ft.
            -18 cu.ft.--

            2014 Aston Martin Rapide S vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4387 lbs.
              2014 Audi S6

              Ranked #1

              1102 lbs.4398 lbs.
              -4204 lbs.
              -4101 lbs.
              1070 lbs.4355 lbs.
              970 lbs.5490 lbs.

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