Car comparison

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12vsAston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

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

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

5.2 V12

725 hp5204 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-present
VS

Aston Martin DBS V12

5.9 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph
  • Most powerful
    725 hp
    541 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,693 kg
    3,732 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    428 hp/t
    319 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    285 g/km
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
725hp541kW
517hp386kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,693kg3,732lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
47.8s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
8.9s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
428hp/t319kW/t194hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
532Nm/t356lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
476km296mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,712mm186in
4,721mm186in
Width
1,968mm77in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,665mm66in
-
Rear track
1,645mm65in
-
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
78L
CO2 emissions
285g/km
388g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V126,500 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V126,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.9 s
12.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
30.1 s
-
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
225 km/h
140 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
725 hp
541 kW
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 has 208 hp more than Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 and Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12: 208 hp (155 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
1,695 kg
3,737 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 Superleggera5.2 V12
340 km/h
211 mph
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
307 km/h
191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V123.4 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V124.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 0.9 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 Superleggera5.2 V12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 4.0 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 Superleggera5.2 V12
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
725 hp
541 kW
3.4 s
340 km/h
211 mph
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.3 s
307 km/h
191 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 Superleggera5.2 V12
Power
725 hp
541 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,712 mm
185.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
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

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 Superleggera5.2 V12
Power
725 hp
541 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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 Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 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 Superleggera5.2 V12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
3.4 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
4.3 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 Superleggera5.2 V12
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
725 hp
541 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.3 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,712 mm
185.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
-
476 km
296 mi
CO2 score
285 g/km
388 g/km
Power-to-weight score
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 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 Superleggera 5.2 V12Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km28.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi46.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year4,305 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12

  • Has 208 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 123 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 103 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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