2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2000 BMW M3
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW M3 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 BMW M3. (325 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 BMW M3. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2000 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |
