Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0vsAston 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 V12 Vantage

6.0

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.2 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
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    339 mi
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 Vantage6.0Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517hp386kW
517hp386kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
58.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.4L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg 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 km20mpg US24.1mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
489km304mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,865mm73in
2,061mm81in
Height
1,241mm49in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,740mm108in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
78L
CO2 emissions-
333g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0: 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.06,500 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
14.1 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 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
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
560 Nm
413 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
1,680 kg
3,704 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
305 km/h
190 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.04.2 s
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0 and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 0.4 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 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 V12 Vantage 6.0: 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
489 km
304 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
517 hp
386 kW
4.2 s
305 km/h
190 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,241 mm
48.9 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
4.2 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,241 mm
48.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
489 km
304 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
-
333 g/km
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 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 V12 Vantage 6.0Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.4 mpg US17.3 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.61 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.05 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,453 L648 US gal539 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,292 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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