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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Aston Martin Vantage comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 168,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Aston Martin Vantage?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Aston Martin Vantage: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin Vantage

  • marginally more power
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

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 Coupé is considerably cheaper – starting at 90,000 £ , while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 168,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

Vantage

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin Vantage offers marginally more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Aston Martin Vantage takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vantage delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin Vantage is marginally lighter – 1,745 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers considerably more boot space – 440 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 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 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
489 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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