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Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48VvsAston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12

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 V12 Vanquish

6.0 V12

466 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2004

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
  • 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
  • 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 MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
Power
456hp340kW
466hp347kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
306 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
82.8s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
24L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,697mm185in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,568mm62in
-
Rear track
1,562mm61in
-
Max trunk volume
175L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
85L
-

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 V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12: 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 MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V126,500 rpm5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48VAston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
306 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
184 km/h
114 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 MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
466 hp
347 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12 has 10 hp more than Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V and Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12: 10 hp (7 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 MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
400 Nm
295 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 MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
1,835 kg
4,045 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 MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
306 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12 and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V: 0.1 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 MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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 MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
466 hp
347 kW
5.0 s
306 km/h
190 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 MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
Power
466 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB9 Coupe6.0 i V12 48VAston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
Power
456 hp
340 kW
466 hp
347 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Trunk score
175 L
6.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 6.0 i V12 48V

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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