Car comparison

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12vsAston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008 4.7 V8

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

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Aston Martin DBS V12

5.9 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008

4.7 V8

426 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2016

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    307 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    305 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8

  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.6 L/100 km
    12.0 mpg US
    14.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    321 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    580 km
    360 mi
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
517hp386kW
426hp318kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
476km296mi
Calculated
580km360mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,735cc289cu in
Length
4,721mm186in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,600mm102in
Front track-
1,570mm62in
Rear track-
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
78L
80L
CO2 emissions
388g/km
321g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V126,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
14.6 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 has 91 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 91 hp (68 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
1,630 kg
3,594 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 V125.9 V12
307 km/h
191 mph
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V124.3 s
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V84.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 0.6 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 V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 2.6 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 V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
476 km
296 mi
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
580 km
360 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.3 s
307 km/h
191 mph
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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 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
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 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 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 MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 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 V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
4.3 s
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.9 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 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
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 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
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
476 km
296 mi
580 km
360 mi
CO2 score
388 g/km
321 g/km
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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 V12 5.9 V12Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.70 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.19 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,305 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 104 km (65 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 67 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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