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Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12vsJaguar XK Coupe (X150) · Facelift 2009 R 5.0 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

Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) · Facelift 2009

R 5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2009-2011

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
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    305 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8

  • Highest torque
    625 Nm
    461 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    574 km
    357 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Power
517hp386kW
510hp380kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,753kg3,865lb
Gross weight-
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
476km296mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,721mm186in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,905mm75in
-
Height
1,280mm50in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,752mm108in
Ground clearance-
100mm4in
Trunk volume-
330L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
78L
71L
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 V12 5.9 V12Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
15.9 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
182 km/h
113 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 has 7 hp more than Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 7 hp (5 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
625 Nm
461 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
1,753 kg
3,865 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 and Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8: 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 V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 4.1 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
574 km
357 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.8 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
JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12JaguarXK Coupe (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,753 kg
3,865 lb
Fuel consumption
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Range score
476 km
296 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
388 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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 V12Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.70 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.19 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,305 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 km/h (26 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Jaguar XK Coupe (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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