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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12vsAlpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S

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

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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S

6.0 V12

527 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007
VS

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63)

4.4 V8 S

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    725 Nm
    535 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
Power
527hp393kW
530hp395kW
Torque
577Nm426lb-ft
725Nm535lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
281hp/t210kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
376km234mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,665mm184in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,371mm54in
Wheelbase-
2,780mm109in
Front track-
1,558mm61in
Rear track-
1,598mm63in
Max trunk volume-
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 SPowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V127,000 rpm5,800 rpm7,250 rpm
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S5,500 rpm4,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
13.0 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
527 hp
393 kW
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S has 3 hp more than Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
725 Nm
535 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
322 km/h
200 mph
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
318 km/h
198 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V124.8 s
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S and Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12: 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
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
527 hp
393 kW
4.8 s
322 km/h
200 mph
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
4.5 s
318 km/h
198 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
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
Power
527 hp
393 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.5 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
-
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
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
Range score
-
376 km
234 mi
Trunk score
-
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 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 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S
Consumption18.6 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi52.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,790 L737 US gal614 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,883 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 148 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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