2008 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2008 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin DBS.
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, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 545 | 2010 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 545 | DBS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
