2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 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 375 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318.
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 (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2007 BMW 318 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DBS | 318 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 208 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 | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |