Car comparison

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12vsAston Martin DB9 Coupe · Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

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

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Aston Martin DBS V12

5.9 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    307 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    305 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.6 L/100 km
    10.9 mpg US
    13.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    333 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    339 mi
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517hp386kW
517hp386kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
476km296mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,721mm186in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,905mm75in
2,061mm81in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,740mm108in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
78L
78L
CO2 emissions
388g/km
333g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V126,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V126,500 rpm5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
14.1 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
1,785 kg
3,935 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 MartinDBS V125.9 V12
307 km/h
191 mph
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V124.3 s
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
476 km
296 mi
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
545 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.3 s
307 km/h
191 mph
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
295 km/h
183 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 MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
4.3 s
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.6 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
476 km
296 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
388 g/km
333 g/km
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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
VehicleAston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.70 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.19 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,305 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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