2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2004 BMW M5
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 BMW M5. (500 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW M5.
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, 2004 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2004 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DBS | M5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.9 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
