2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 BMW 335 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 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
