Car comparison

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12vsAston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012
VS

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

6.0

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    307 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    24.3 L/100 km
    9.7 mpg US
    11.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    489 km
    304 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517hp386kW
517hp386kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
476km296mi
Calculated
489km304mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,721mm186in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,241mm49in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,600mm102in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
78L
80L

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 V12 Vantage 6.0PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0: 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.06,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
12.2 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
199 km/h
124 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
517 hp
386 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
560 Nm
413 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
1,680 kg
3,704 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
305 km/h
190 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.04.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 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
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
489 km
304 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
517 hp
386 kW
4.2 s
305 km/h
190 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,241 mm
48.9 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
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
4.2 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 MartinV12 Vantage6.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517 hp
386 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.2 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 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
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,241 mm
48.9 in
Range score
476 km
296 mi
489 km
304 mi
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 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 V12 Vantage 6.0
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK16.4 L/100 km14.4 mpg US17.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.70 LC100 km28.61 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.19 LC100 mi46.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal2,453 L648 US gal539 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,305 LC/year4,292 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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