Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12vsBMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

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

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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S

6.0 V12

527 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007
VS

BMW M6 (E63)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
527hp393kW
507hp378kW
Torque
577Nm426lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight-
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
281hp/t210kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,665mm184in
4,871mm192in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase-
2,781mm109in
Front track-
1,567mm62in
Rear track-
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume-
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V127,000 rpm5,800 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
15.4 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
527 hp
393 kW
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12 has 20 hp more than BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 and Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
1,710 kg
3,770 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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
322 km/h
200 mph
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V124.8 s
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V104.6 s

Although Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12 has more power, BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 and Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
527 hp
393 kW
4.8 s
322 km/h
200 mph
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.6 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 MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV12 Vanquish S6.0 V12BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
527 hp
393 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.6 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
-
473 km
294 mi
Trunk score
-
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
296 hp/t
221 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
VehicleBMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 6.0 V12

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Has 57 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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