Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs BMW i8
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 BMW i8
Overview
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2016 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $103,300 (best) | $147,500 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $96,890 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $96,890 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $96,890 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | — | 69 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 18 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 3 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (best) | 11.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 430 hp (best) | 369 hp |
| Torque | 361 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.7 L (best) | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I3 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 10.6 cu ft (best) | 4.7 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 620 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,549 lbs | 3,501 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.2 in (best) |
| Length | 172.6 in | 184.9 in (best) |
| Width | 73.4 in | 76.5 in (best) |
| Height | 49.6 in | 50.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | 1 |
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 V8 Vantage | BMW i8 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT $103,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $147,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GT $109,000 MSRP | Base $163,300 MSRP |
| 3 | GT Roadster $117,800 MSRP | — |
| 4 | GT Roadster $123,500 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Base $121,295 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Base $126,995 MSRP | — |
| 7 | S $134,295 MSRP | — |
| 8 | S $139,995 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Roadster $135,795 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Roadster $141,495 MSRP | — |
| 11 | S Roadster $148,795 MSRP | — |
| 12 | S Roadster $154,495 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs BMW i8 FAQ
- Which is better: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs 2020 BMW i8 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage starts lower at $103,300. Live BMW i8 listings start at $96,890.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (103,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage leads on horsepower in this comparison (430).
- Which has better seats: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on seats in this comparison (4).