The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08) vs. Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)

€ 129,100
ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08) ALPINA B6 Convertible
€ 256,400
 Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Volante
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 256,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B6 Convertible is 3.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
54
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
73
80.9
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
75
82.9
73 in
Width
75 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
54 in
Height
50.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
109.4
189.8
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
189.8 in
Length
185.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
4420 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
15.45 %
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)

General

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
E64
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
AM08
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B6 Convertible
493 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA B6 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Volante

Performance

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
193 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante

▶ REPLAY
8.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Convertible
8.97 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
14 mpg
ALPINA B6 Convertible
18 mpg
14 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
340 mi
Range
296 mi
ALPINA B6 Convertible
340 mi
296 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Environmental Impact
242.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
310.8 kWh
ALPINA B6 Convertible
242.5 kWh
310.8 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
624 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B6 Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data