The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12)
€ 83,900

€ 261,000

€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 261,000
ⓘ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 640i Cabrio is 6.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
BMW 640i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
53.7
74.6
81.9
50.4
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
112.4
192.7
107.9
185.9
192.7 in
Length
185.9 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.49 %

General
BMW 640i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
F12
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 640i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
AM08

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 640i Cabrio
316 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
BMW 640i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Performance
BMW 640i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
BMW 640i Cabrio
13.36 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
15 mpg
BMW 640i Cabrio
30 mpg
15 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
22 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
557 mi
Range
313 mi
BMW 640i Cabrio
557 mi
313 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
293.7 kWh
BMW 640i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
293.7 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data