2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2009 BMW X3
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DBS and 2009 BMW X3 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 DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2009 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X3.
Because 2009 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X3. (305 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 X3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2009 BMW X3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DBS | X3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |