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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
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Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
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co2
274 - 279 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
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Seats
2
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
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Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
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Trunk capacity
281 L
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,864 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
215 - 235 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 340 HP
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Power HP
665 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
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Torque
800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
145 - 250 kW
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Power kW
489 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Aston Martin
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