2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 BMW M3 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 56 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | M3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |