2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 125 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Aston Martin DB9 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 125 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4709 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |