2008 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M3 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 BMW M3. (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2008 BMW M3. 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, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2011 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | M3 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
