Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 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 V12 Vantage

S 6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    573 hp
    427 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    344 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
573hp427kW
517hp386kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
57.4s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,865mm73in
2,061mm81in
Height
1,250mm49in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,570mm62in
-
Rear track
1,575mm62in
-
Trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
78L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
333g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V126,750 rpm5,750 rpm7,000 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 VantageS 6.0 V12Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
14.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
45.6 s
-
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 has 56 hp more than Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
1,665 kg
3,671 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
330 km/h
205 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 VantageS 6.0 V123.9 s
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 0.7 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
544 km
338 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
3.9 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
333 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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 S 6.0 V12Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 55 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 DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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