2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 BMW 520
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 520 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 283 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 BMW 520. 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 BMW 520 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 520 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |