2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
