2008 BMW 760 vs. 2009 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 BMW 760. (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
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, both vehicles can yield 600 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 760 | 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 760 | DB9 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 78 L |