2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 BMW M3. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 63 L |
