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Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48VvsAston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V

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

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Aston Martin DB9 Coupe

6.0 i V12 48V

456 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2012
VS

Aston Martin DB7 GT

5.9 i V12 48V

440 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2004

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V

  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48VAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
Power
456hp340kW
440hp328kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
556Nm410lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
82.8s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
24L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
22.6L/100 km10.4mpg US12.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,697mm185in
4,666mm184in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,230mm48in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,590mm102in
Front track
1,568mm62in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume-
180L
Max trunk volume
175L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
85L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48VAston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V5,000 rpm5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48VAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48V
456 hp
340 kW
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
440 hp
328 kW

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V has 16 hp more than Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48V
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
556 Nm
410 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48V
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
1,780 kg
3,924 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 MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48V
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
298 km/h
185 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V has more power, Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48V
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48V
456 hp
340 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
440 hp
328 kW
4.9 s
298 km/h
185 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 MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48V
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
175 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48VAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
Power
456 hp
340 kW
440 hp
328 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
175 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Trunk score
175 L
6.2 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 14 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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