2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | Alpina | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 470 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
