Car comparison

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12vsWiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 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

Wiesmann GT MF4

S 4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 V8

  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    307 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.2 L/100 km
    13.7 mpg US
    16.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    295 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    354 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

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 overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
Power
517hp386kW
420hp313kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight-
1,620kg3,571lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
293 km/h
182 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
56.8s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.2s
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
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
307hp/t229kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
476km296mi
Calculated
569km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,721mm186in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,190mm47in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,507mm99in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
78L
70L
CO2 emissions
388g/km
295g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
12.9 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
293 km/h
182 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
195 km/h
121 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 has 97 hp more than Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 97 hp (72 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
1,370 kg
3,020 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
293 km/h
182 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 and Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 V8: 0.1 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
307 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
569 km
354 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.4 s
293 km/h
182 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.4 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
WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
307 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 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 V12WiesmannGT MF4S 4.0 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.4 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
293 km/h
182 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 in
Range score
476 km
296 mi
569 km
354 mi
CO2 score
388 g/km
295 g/km
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
307 hp/t
229 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 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 97 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Wiesmann GT MF4 S 4.0 V8

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 93 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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