2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2009 BMW 335. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 335 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |