2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2006 BMW 740
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2006 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 740.
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 DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2006 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DBS | 740 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 510 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 88 L |
