2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 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 DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 449 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 118 | DB9 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 78 L |