2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 4 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 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
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 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| 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 | 451 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |
