Car comparison

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12vsAston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 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 V12 Vantage

S 6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2018

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
  • 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
Power
725hp541kW
573hp427kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,693kg3,732lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
48.2s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
57.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
8.9s
Calculated
10.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
428hp/t319kW/t194hp/1000 lb
Calculated
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
532Nm/t356lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
544km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,712mm186in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,968mm77in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,250mm49in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,665mm66in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
80L
CO2 emissions
285g/km
343g/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 V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V126,750 rpm5,750 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.9 s
10.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
30.3 s
45.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 has 152 hp more than Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 and Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12: 152 hp (113 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 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 Superleggera5.2 V12
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
1,665 kg
3,671 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
330 km/h
205 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V123.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 0.5 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 2.3 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 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 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

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 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 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 MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
3.9 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
Power
725 hp
541 kW
573 hp
427 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Range score
-
544 km
338 mi
CO2 score
285 g/km
343 g/km
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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 V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12

  • Has 152 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 58 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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