2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2009 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 (443 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | 464 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 53 L |
