The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 840i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12)
€ 105,800

€ 261,000

€ 105,800
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 slightly. The BMW 840i Cabrio is 4.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
BMW 840i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
52.7
74.9
84.1
50.4
75
82.9
74.9 in
Width
75 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
52.7 in
Height
50.4 in
111.1
190.7
107.9
185.9
190.7 in
Length
185.9 in
111.1 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 840i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.29 %

General
BMW 840i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
G14
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 840i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
AM08

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 840i Cabrio
335 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
BMW 840i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Performance
BMW 840i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
BMW 840i Cabrio
12.87 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 840i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
15 mpg
BMW 840i Cabrio
31 mpg
15 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
24 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
549 mi
Range
313 mi
BMW 840i Cabrio
549 mi
313 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
293.7 kWh
BMW 840i Cabrio
145.8 kWh
293.7 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 840i Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data