Car comparison

Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8vsAston 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 (F12)

4.4 V8

540 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
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 (F12) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Most powerful
    540 hp
    403 kW
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
540hp403kW
517hp386kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
-
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
67.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
361Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,894mm193in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,894mm75in
-
Height
1,373mm54in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,594mm63in
-
Rear track
1,637mm64in
-
Trunk volume
300L
-
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
78L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
333g/km

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 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8: 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 (F12)4.4 V85,200-6,250 rpm2,800-5,000 rpm6,500 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 (F12)4.4 V8Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
14.2 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
188 km/h
117 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8 has 23 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 (F12) 4.4 V8: 23 hp (17 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 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 (F12)4.4 V8
2,020 kg
4,453 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 (F12)4.4 V8
317 km/h
197 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 (F12)4.4 V84.4 s
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8 and Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 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 (F12)4.4 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8 and Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 4.7 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 (F12)4.4 V8
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 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 (F12)4.4 V8
729 km
453 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 (F12)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
4.4 s
317 km/h
197 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 (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 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 (F12)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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

Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8 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 (F12)4.4 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.4 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 (F12)4.4 V8
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 (F12)4.4 V8Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
540 hp
403 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 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
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
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
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
333 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 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 (F12) 4.4 V8Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Cabrio (F12) 4.4 V8

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 184 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 109 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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