Aston Martin DB7 vs BMW Z8
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 BMW Z8
Overview
| Spec | Aston Martin DB7Vantage | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Vantage | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2003 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Aston Martin DB7Vantage | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $141,800 | $131,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Aston Martin DB7Vantage | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 12 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 10 MPG | 12 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 23.5 gal (best) | 19.3 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Aston Martin DB7Vantage | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 420 hp (best) | 394 hp |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft (best) | 368 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5.9 L (best) | 4.9 L |
| Cylinders | V12 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Aston Martin DB7Vantage | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 6 cu ft (best) | 5.1 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,922 lbs | 3,495 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 102 in (best) | 98.6 in |
| Length | 184.7 in (best) | 173.2 in |
| Width | 72 in | 72 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 51.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Aston Martin DB7Vantage | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Aston Martin DB7 | BMW Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vantage $141,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $131,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Vantage $151,800 MSRP | — |
| 3 | GT $156,300 MSRP | — |
| 4 | GTA $156,300 MSRP | — |