2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 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 317 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |
