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BMW Z4 vs Aston Martin Vantage comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 168,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Aston Martin Vantage?

BMW Z4 vs Aston Martin Vantage: Key differences

BMW Z4

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Aston Martin Vantage

  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Z4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW Z4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 168,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 124,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW Z4 uses 6.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

Vantage

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vantage is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vantage delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is slightly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW Z4 offers slightly more boot space – 281 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW Z4 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £43,500
Z4

BMW Z4

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 340 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
BMW Z4
Aston Martin Vantage

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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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 Z4
Aston Martin Vantage

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
665 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
489 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Aston Martin
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