Car comparison

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 SvsAston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64)

4.4 V8 S

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S

  • Fastest top speed
    313 km/h
    194 mph
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    725 Nm
    535 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,890 kg
    4,167 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.6 L/100 km
    10.9 mpg US
    13.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    339 mi
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 SAston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
530hp395kW
517hp386kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
-
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
78.1s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.6L/100 km10.4mpg US12.5mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
370km230mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,855mm73in
2,061mm81in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,558mm61in
-
Rear track
1,598mm63in
-
Max trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
78L
CO2 emissions-
333g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 SAston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S5,500 rpm4,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V126,500 rpm5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 SAston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
14.3 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S has 13 hp more than Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
1,890 kg
4,167 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
313 km/h
194 mph
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S4.8 s
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s

Although Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S has more power, Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S: 4.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
370 km
230 mi
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
545 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
4.8 s
313 km/h
194 mph
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
295 km/h
183 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 SAston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
530 hp
395 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.6 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
370 km
230 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
-
333 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 SAston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
Consumption18.9 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km33.07 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi53.23 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,835 L749 US gal624 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,961 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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