The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DB9 Volante (06 - 08) vs. BMW 840i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 172,800

€ 105,800

€ 172,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the BMW 840i Cabrio.
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
BMW 840i Cabrio
50
73.8
81.7
52.7
74.9
84.1
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
50 in
Height
52.7 in
107.9
185.4
111.1
190.7
185.4 in
Length
190.7 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
111.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
BMW 840i Cabrio
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.53 %

General
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
BMW 840i Cabrio
VH1
Generation
G14
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
BMW 840i Cabrio
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
AM04
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
450 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
450 hp
335 hp
BMW 840i Cabrio
420 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
420 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 840i Cabrio
Performance
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
BMW 840i Cabrio
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DB9 Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840i Cabrio
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8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
8.38 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
BMW 840i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
BMW 840i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
14 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 840i Cabrio
9 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
301 mi
Range
549 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
301 mi
549 mi
BMW 840i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
312.5 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
312.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 840i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
634 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
BMW 840i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data