2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, both 2010 Aston Martin DB9 and 2010 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2010 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
