Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 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 V12 Vanquish S

6.0 V12

527 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007
VS

Aston Martin DBS V12

5.9 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    305 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
527hp393kW
517hp386kW
Torque
577Nm426lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
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
12.7s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
281hp/t210kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
476km296mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,665mm184in
4,721mm186in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase-
2,740mm108in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
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 V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V127,000 rpm5,800 rpm7,250 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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
12.6 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
527 hp
393 kW
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12 has 10 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 V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
577 Nm
426 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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
1,875 kg
4,134 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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
322 km/h
200 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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V124.8 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V124.3 s

Although Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12 has more power, Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 and Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
527 hp
393 kW
4.8 s
322 km/h
200 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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
527 hp
393 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.3 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 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
Power-to-weight score
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 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 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 V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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