2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin DB9 and 2012 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 170 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | X3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
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 | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4709 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |