2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DBS 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 17 more horse power than 2013 BMW M5. (493 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2013 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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M5. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2013 BMW M5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DBS | M5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4863 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1846 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2889 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |