2007 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (190 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 525 | DB9 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5935 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |