2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 BMW 325 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 325 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |