Car comparison

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Ultimate 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 Volante

Ultimate 5.2 V12

770 hp5204 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2023-present
VS

Aston Martin DBS V12

5.9 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Ultimate 5.2 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph
  • Most powerful
    770 hp
    574 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    396 hp/t
    295 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDBS Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 V12Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
770hp574kW
517hp386kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
55.1s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
9.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
396hp/t295kW/t180hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
463Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
476km296mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,715mm186in
4,721mm186in
Width
2,145mm84in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,740mm108in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
270L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
78L
78L
CO2 emissions-
388g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Ultimate 5.2 V12Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Ultimate 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 Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 V126,500 rpm-6,750 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 Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 V12Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.7 s
12.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.2 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
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 V12
770 hp
574 kW
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Ultimate 5.2 V12 has 253 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 Volante Ultimate 5.2 V12: 253 hp (189 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 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 Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 V12
1,945 kg
4,288 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 Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Ultimate 5.2 V12 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 V12
396 hp/t
295 kW/t
2.5 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 Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 V12
770 hp
574 kW
3.6 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 Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 V12
Power
770 hp
574 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,715 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDBS Superleggera VolanteUltimate 5.2 V12Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
770 hp
574 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.3 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
-
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,715 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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
-
388 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
396 hp/t
295 kW/t
2.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,305 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Ultimate 5.2 V12

  • Has 253 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 91 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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