2005 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 535 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 BMW 535. 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, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 2010 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 535 | DBS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
