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Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48VvsBMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

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

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Aston Martin DB9 Volante

6.0 i V12 48V

456 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2012
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E93)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • 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
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

  • Lowest city consumption
    17.3 L/100 km
    13.6 mpg US
    16.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    210 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48VBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
456hp340kW
420hp313kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight-
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
17.3s
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25.2L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
512km318mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,615mm182in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,568mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
197L
210L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
85L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48VBMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48VBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
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
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
456 hp
340 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V has 36 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
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 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
1,830 kg
4,034 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 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V5.1 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V85.1 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 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
456 hp
340 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Volante6.0 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
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48VBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
-
512 km
318 mi
Trunk score
197 L
7.0 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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

  • Smallest trunk

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