2009 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 118 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 83 L |
