The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) vs. ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14)

€ 256,400
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Volante
€ 130,800
 ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14) ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 256,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,800

ⓘ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 Volante is 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
75
82.9
54.1
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14)
74.6
82.4
75 in
Width
74.6 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
50.4 in
Height
54.1 in
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14)
112.4
192.7
185.9 in
Length
192.7 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin DBS Volante
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4619 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5357 lb
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
882 lb
19.1 %
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (12 - 14)

General

Aston Martin DBS Volante
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
VH1
Generation
F12
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Aston Martin DBS Volante
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
AM08
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
420 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

Aston Martin DBS Volante
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
191 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin DBS Volante
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
14 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
10 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
296 mi
Range
453 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
296 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
310.8 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).
181.9 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
310.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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