Car comparison

Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8vsAston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12

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

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Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12)

4.4 V8

540 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante

6.0 V12

547 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Cabrio (F12)4.4 V8Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
Power
540hp403kW
547hp408kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
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Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
361Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,894mm193in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,894mm75in
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Height
1,373mm54in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,594mm63in
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Rear track
1,637mm64in
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Trunk volume
300L
-
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
78L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (F12)4.4 V85,200-6,250 rpm2,800-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V126,750 rpm5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Cabrio (F12)4.4 V8Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
13.7 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
191 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (F12)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
547 hp
408 kW

Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12 has 7 hp more than Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8 and Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (F12)4.4 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 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 (F12)4.4 V8
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 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 (F12)4.4 V8
317 km/h
197 mph
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 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 (F12)4.4 V84.4 s
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V124.5 s

Although Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12 has more power, Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8 and Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (F12)4.4 V8
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (F12)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
4.4 s
317 km/h
197 mph
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
547 hp
408 kW
4.5 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 (F12)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
Power
547 hp
408 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Cabrio (F12)4.4 V8Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
Power
540 hp
403 kW
547 hp
408 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
-
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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 (F12) 4.4 V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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