2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
