The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) vs. Bentley Continental GTC V8 S Automatic (14 - 14)
€ 256,400
€ 198,400
€ 256,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 198,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Aston Martin DBS Volante is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Bentley Continental GTC V8 S.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
50.4
75
82.9
55.2
76.5
84.4
75 in
Width
76.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.4 in
50.4 in
Height
55.2 in
107.9
185.9
108.1
189.2
185.9 in
Length
189.2 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
3737 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
1323 lb
26.15 %
General
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
VH1
Generation
Continental
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 DBS Volante
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW V8
AM08
Engine Code
CMMD, CYCA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 hp
521 hp
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
420 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
191 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
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7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
7.33 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
14 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
10 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
296 mi
Range
513 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
296 mi
513 mi
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
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).
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).
206.5 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
310.8 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
