2004 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 118 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
