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Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12vsAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

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

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Aston Martin DB11

5.2 V12

608 hp5200 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

4.0 V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2024

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    608 hp
    453 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    344 hp/t
    256 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB115.2 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
608hp453kW
510hp380kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
685Nm505lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
To 99% top speed
57.6s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
50.5s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
10.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
344hp/t256kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,200cc317cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,739mm187in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,279mm50in
1,273mm50in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,704mm106in
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
78L
73L
CO2 emissions-
245g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB115.2 V126,500 rpm1,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB115.2 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
10.1 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
212 km/h
132 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
608 hp
453 kW
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12 has 98 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12: 98 hp (73 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
685 Nm
505 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
1,530 kg
3,373 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 MartinDB115.2 V12
322 km/h
200 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
314 km/h
195 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB115.2 V123.9 s
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V83.6 s

Although Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12 has more power, Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB11 5.2 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 MartinDB115.2 V12
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
608 hp
453 kW
3.9 s
322 km/h
200 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
3.6 s
314 km/h
195 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 MartinDB115.2 V12
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,739 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB115.2 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
685 Nm
505 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.6 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,739 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Range score
-
695 km
432 mi
CO2 score
-
245 g/km
Power-to-weight score
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12

  • Has 98 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 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
  • Heaviest

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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