Aston Martin DB9 (2010 – 2012) vs Audi RS 5 (2010 – 2017): specs compared

The Aston Martin DB9 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 477 hp against 450 hp. The Audi RS 5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.8 s. The Aston Martin DB9 has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 249 km/h. The Audi RS 5 uses less fuel, from 10.5 L/100 km against 14.6 L/100 km. The Aston Martin DB9 is the lighter car, from 1,760 kg against 1,790 kg. At 4,709 mm, the Aston Martin DB9 is 68 mm longer than the Audi RS 5.

Specification Aston Martin DB9 Aston Martin DB9 2010 – 2012 Audi RS 5 Audi RS 5 2010 – 2017
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Germany
Documented years 2010 – 2012 2010 – 2017
Body style — —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 477 hp 450 hp
Torque 599 Nm 430 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.8 s 4.5 s
Top speed 306 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 14.6 – 16.4 L/100 km 10.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,709 mm 4,641 mm
Width 1,875 mm 1,854 mm
Height 1,270 mm 1,369 mm
Wheelbase 2,746 mm 2,751 mm
Curb weight 1,760 kg 1,790 kg

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