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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Aston Martin Vantage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 665 HP), boot space and price (99400 £ vs 169700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Aston Martin Vantage?

BMW 8 Series Convertible

Aston Martin Vantage

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

8 Series Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 8 Series Convertible has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 99400 £ , while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 169700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 8 Series Convertible manages with 6.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.10 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

8 Series Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin Vantage has a minimal edge – offering 665 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Aston Martin Vantage takes 3.50 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin Vantage performs distinct better – reaching 325 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Aston Martin Vantage pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 8 Series Convertible offers significantly more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.

In curb weight, Aston Martin Vantage is slight lighter – 1745 kg compared to 1915 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 8 Series Convertible offers evident more room – 350 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 8 Series Convertible is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £99,400
8 Series Convertible

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 11.2 L
BMW 8 Series Convertible
Aston Martin Vantage

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BMW 8 Series Convertible

The BMW 8 Series Convertible is a head-turning grand tourer that drops its roof with the kind of theatrical flourish you expect from a modern Bavarian showboat. It wraps occupants in sumptuous materials and driver-focused polish, offering effortless long-distance comfort and just enough drama to make every arrival feel like an occasion.

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Aston Martin Vantage

The Aston Martin Vantage marries sculptural, jaw-dropping design with a ferociously engaging character that turns everyday drives into a headline act. Buyers get a luxuriously intimate cabin and a raw, communicative chassis — perfect if you crave theatre every time you pull away.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible
Aston Martin Vantage

Costs and Consumption

Price
99400 - 165800 £
Price
169700 - 188600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2 - 3
Curb weight
1915 - 2125 kg
Curb weight
1745 - 1805 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 235 L
Length
4851 - 4867 mm
Length
4495 mm
Width
1902 - 1907 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1345 - 1353 mm
Height
1275 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
665 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
489 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
3982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Convertible?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.