Car comparison

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8vsAston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

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

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Alpina B6 Coupe (E63)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2005-2008
VS

Aston Martin DBS V12

5.9 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    305 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    63/100

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
500hp373kW
517hp386kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
-
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
476km296mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,721mm186in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,558mm61in
-
Rear track
1,598mm63in
-
Max trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
78L
CO2 emissions-
388g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V126,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
12.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 has 17 hp more than Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
1,695 kg
3,737 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
315 km/h
196 mph
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
307 km/h
191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V84.6 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V124.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.6 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.3 s
307 km/h
191 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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 MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
-
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
-
476 km
296 mi
CO2 score
-
388 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 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
VehicleAston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,305 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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