Aston Martin 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 VantageS | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Aston Martin VantageS | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $210,000 | $147,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Aston Martin VantageS | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | — | 69 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 18 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 3 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 11.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Aston Martin VantageS | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 656 hp (best) | 369 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft (best) | 420 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I3 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Aston Martin VantageS | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 4.7 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 620 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lbs | 3,501 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 110.2 in (best) |
| Length | 177 in | 184.9 in (best) |
| Width | 77 in (best) | 76.5 in |
| Height | 50 in | 50.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Aston Martin VantageS | BMW i8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 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 Vantage | BMW i8 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $210,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $147,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $227,000 MSRP | Base $163,300 MSRP |
| 3 | S Carbon Edition $269,500 MSRP | — |
| 4 | S Carbon Edition $286,500 MSRP | — |
Aston Martin Vantage vs BMW i8 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Aston Martin Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Aston Martin 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: 2027 Aston Martin Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 BMW i8 starts lower at $147,500.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Aston Martin Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (147,500).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Aston Martin Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Aston Martin Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Aston Martin Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2027 Aston Martin Vantage leads on horsepower in this comparison (656).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Aston Martin Vantage or 2020 BMW i8?
- The 2020 BMW i8 leads on seats in this comparison (4).