Car comparison

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12vsAston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12

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 Vanquish II

6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    573 hp
    427 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    329 hp/t
    246 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.4 L/100 km
    11.0 mpg US
    13.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    542 km
    337 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
517hp386kW
573hp427kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,739kg3,834lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
55.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
329hp/t246kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
476km296mi
Calculated
542km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,721mm186in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,294mm51in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,740mm108in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
78L
78L
CO2 emissions-
335g/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 Vanquish II 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12: 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V126,750 rpm5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
12.1 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
198 km/h
123 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 has 56 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 Vanquish II 6.0 V12: 56 hp (42 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
1,739 kg
3,834 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
295 km/h
183 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V124.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 0.2 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 2.0 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
329 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
542 km
337 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
4.1 s
295 km/h
183 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.1 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 MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
329 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDBS V125.9 V12Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
573 hp
427 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.1 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,739 kg
3,834 lb
Fuel consumption
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Range score
476 km
296 mi
542 km
337 mi
CO2 score
-
335 g/km
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
329 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 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 V12Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.70 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.19 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,305 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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