The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)
€ 247,000
€ 159,900
€ 247,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 159,900
ⓘ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 Aston Martin DBS Coupé is 13.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
50.4
75
82.9
52.8
74.6
82.4
75 in
Width
74.6 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
50.4 in
Height
52.8 in
107.9
185.9
104.1
172.5
185.9 in
Length
172.5 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.06 %
General
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
VH1
Generation
Typ 920
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AM08
Engine Code
AR 8C
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
510 hp
444 hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
420 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
191 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
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7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
7.33 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
15 mpg
14 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
10 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
313 mi
Range
336 mi
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
313 mi
336 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Environmental Impact
293.7 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).
308.8 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
293.7 kWh
308.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
629 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
805 lb
Maximum Payload
231 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft




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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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