The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) vs. BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 256,400
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Volante
€ 87,300
 BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Automatic (13 - 13) BMW 640i Cabrio
€ 256,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300

ⓘ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 3.3 inches lower than the BMW 640i Cabrio.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
BMW 640i Cabrio
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
75
82.9
53.7
Blueprint BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Automatic (13 - 13)
74.6
81.9
75 in
Width
74.6 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
50.4 in
Height
53.7 in
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
Blueprint BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Automatic (13 - 13)
112.4
192.7
185.9 in
Length
192.7 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin DBS Volante
BMW 640i Cabrio
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
14.6 %
BMW 640i Convertible xDrive Automatic (13 - 13)

General

Aston Martin DBS Volante
BMW 640i Cabrio
VH1
Generation
F12
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
BMW 640i Cabrio
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
AM08
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 hp
316 hp
BMW 640i Cabrio
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
420 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 640i Cabrio

Performance

Aston Martin DBS Volante
BMW 640i Cabrio
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
7.33 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
BMW 640i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin DBS Volante
BMW 640i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
14 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 640i Cabrio
10 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
296 mi
Range
531 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
296 mi
531 mi
BMW 640i Cabrio
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).
155.3 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
310.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 640i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin DBS Volante
BMW 640i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data