2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |