The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)

€ 90,800
BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW 640d Cabrio
€ 256,400
 Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Volante
€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 256,400

ⓘ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 BMW 640d Cabrio is 6.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
BMW 640d Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
53.7
Blueprint BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
74.6
81.9
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
75
82.9
74.6 in
Width
75 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
53.7 in
Height
50.4 in
Blueprint BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
192.7 in
Length
185.9 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 640d Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
4420 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
15.45 %
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)

General

BMW 640d Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
F12
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 640d Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
AM08
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 640d Cabrio
309 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
BMW 640d Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Volante

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante

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14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
BMW 640d Cabrio
14.3 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 640d Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
14 mpg
BMW 640d Cabrio
40 mpg
14 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
33 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
296 mi
BMW 640d Cabrio
737 mi
296 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
310.8 kWh
BMW 640d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
310.8 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
624 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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