Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8vsAston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Aston Martin DBS V12

5.9 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    312 km/h
    194 mph
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    313 hp/t
    234 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    588 km
    365 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
500hp373kW
517hp386kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
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Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
52.2s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
313hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
408Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
476km296mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,721mm186in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,740mm108in
Max trunk volume
105L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
78L
CO2 emissions
268g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.86,000-6,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 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
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
12.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 has 17 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
650 Nm
479 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
1,595 kg
3,516 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
312 km/h
194 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.83.6 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V124.3 s

Although Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 has more power, Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 5.0 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
588 km
365 mi
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
476 km
296 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.6 s
312 km/h
194 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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

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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.6 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
4.3 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.3 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
588 km
365 mi
476 km
296 mi
CO2 score
268 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 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
VehiclePorsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km28.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi46.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year4,305 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 112 km (70 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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