2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DBS and 2009 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 288 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2009 BMW 125 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DBS | 125 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |