The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M6 Convertible M DKG (12 - 14) vs. Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
€ 131,400
€ 256,400
€ 131,400
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 M6 Cabrio is 7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
BMW M6 Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
54
74.8
82.9
50.4
75
82.9
74.8 in
Width
75 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
54 in
Height
50.4 in
112.2
192.8
107.9
185.9
192.8 in
Length
185.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M6 Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
4530 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
17.53 %
General
BMW M6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M6 Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
S63-B44
Engine Code
AM08
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M6 Cabrio
552 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
BMW M6 Cabrio
502 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Performance
BMW M6 Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M6 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
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8.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
BMW M6 Cabrio
8.21 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M6 Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
14 mpg
BMW M6 Cabrio
23 mpg
14 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
16 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
483 mi
Range
296 mi
BMW M6 Cabrio
483 mi
296 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
310.8 kWh
BMW M6 Cabrio
195.2 kWh
310.8 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M6 Cabrio
Aston Martin DBS Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
