2008 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 540 | DB9 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5935 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |