Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
Car comparison
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 5.2 V12vsAston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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4.0 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 5.2 V12
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Fastest top speed340 km/h211 mph
- Most powerful725 hp541 kW
- Highest torque900 Nm664 lb-ft
- Lightest1,863 kg4,107 lb
- Best power-to-weight389 hp/t290 kW/t2.6 kg/hp
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score92/100
- Best practicality score48/100
Aston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 V8
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions255 g/km
- Best economy score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 725hp541kW | 510hp380kW |
| Torque | 900Nm664lb-ft | 675Nm498lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,863kg4,107lb | 1,870kg4,123lb |
| Top speed | 340 km/h 211 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 53.0s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph Calculated | 65.0s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6s | 4.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.5s Calculated | 12.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 3.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK | 11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.1s Calculated | 12.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 389hp/t290kW/t177hp/1000 lb Calculated | 273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 483Nm/t323lb-ft/ton Calculated | 361Nm/t242lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 672km418mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,204cc318cu in | 3,982cc243cu in |
| Length | 4,715mm186in | 4,750mm187in |
| Width | - | 1,950mm77in |
| Height | 1,295mm51in | 1,300mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,805mm110in | 2,805mm110in |
| Front track | 1,665mm66in | - |
| Rear track | 1,645mm65in | - |
| Ground clearance | 120mm5in | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | - | 78L |
| CO2 emissions | 295g/km | 255g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
- Aston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 6,500 rpm | 1,800-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,000-5,000 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.6 s | 4.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.5 s | 12.3 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 33.1 s | - |
| Top speed | 340 km/h 211 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 5.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.4 s | 7.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.5 s | 10.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.1 s | 12.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 219 km/h 136 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 725 hp 541 kW |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 510 hp 380 kW |
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 5.2 V12 has 215 hp more than Aston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 5.2 V12: 215 hp (160 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 1,863 kg 4,107 lb |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 1,870 kg 4,123 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 340 km/h 211 mph |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 3.6 s |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 4.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 5.2 V12 and Aston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 V8: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 14.0 L/100 km 16.8 mpg US 20.2 mpg UK |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 5.2 V12: 2.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 389 hp/t 290 kW/t 2.6 kg/hp |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 273 hp/t 203 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 725 hp 541 kW | 3.6 s | 340 km/h 211 mph |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 510 hp 380 kW | 4.1 s | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 |
| 14.0 L/100 km 16.8 mpg US 20.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 |
| 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Aston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 14.0 L/100 km 16.8 mpg US 20.2 mpg UK | 3.6 s |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | 4.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | 389 hp/t 290 kW/t 2.6 kg/hp | 14.0 L/100 km 16.8 mpg US 20.2 mpg UK |
| Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | 273 hp/t 203 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinDBS Superleggera Volante5.2 V12 | Aston MartinDB11 Volante4.0 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 725 hp 541 kW | 510 hp 380 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.6 s | 4.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 340 km/h 211 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,863 kg 4,107 lb | 1,870 kg 4,123 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.0 L/100 km 16.8 mpg US 20.2 mpg UK | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 672 km 418 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 295 g/km | 255 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 389 hp/t 290 kW/t 2.6 kg/hp | 273 hp/t 203 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 5.2 V12 | Aston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK | 11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.50 LC100 km | 20.30 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 39.43 LC100 mi | 32.67 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal | 1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,675 LC/year | 3,045 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 5.2 V12
- Has 215 hp more
- Has 225 Nm more
- Is 7 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
- Has 116 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
Aston Martin DB11 Volante 4.0 V8
- Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Emits 40 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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