2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 BMW 525 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 229 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
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 | 444 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.5 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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |