Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. BMW M3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and BMW M3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and the BMW M3.
When we compare the Aston Martin V8 Vantage's and the BMW M3's specifications and ratings, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The BMW M3 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage's and the BMW M3's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the BMW M3 base engine makes 414 horsepower. The V8 Vantage is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 401 miles. The M3 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 332 miles.This gives the BMW M3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$132,870
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$68,750
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19,059
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,558
Price Range:
$21,939 - $43,189
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
35
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70,490
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW M3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Rankings
Not yet available
BMW M3 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Trim Levels
N420 Roadster, Roadster, S Roadster, Base, N420, S
BMW M3 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 7300 rpm
Torque:
346 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.111 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
414 hp @ 8300 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 19 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
274 / 401 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
216 / 332 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.3 inches
Cargo Space:
9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3770 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
50 inches
Length:
172.5 inches
Wheelbase:
102.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4145 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
181.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Onyx Black / Storm Black
Blue
Glacial Blue 2 / Mariana Blue / Midnight Blue / Slate Blue
Gray
AM Titanium Silver / Quantum Silver / Tempest Blue / Tungsten Silver
Green
Almond Green / Emerald Green / Hardly Green / Meteorite Silver
Red
Amethyst Red / Magma Red
Silver
Hammerhead Silver / Lightning Silver / Silver Blonde
White
Morning Frost White / Stratus White
Yellow
Sunburst Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Jerez Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Interlagos Blue Metallic / Le Mans Blue Metallic
Gray
Space Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Silverstone II Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Havana Tan / Kestrel Tan / Moon Shadow / Sahara Tan / Sandstorm
Black
Obsidian Black
Blue
Arctic Blue / Aurora Blue / Caspian Blue
Brown
Bitter Chocolate / Black Cherry / Cream Truffle
Gray
Blue Haze / Falcon Grey / Phantom Grey
Green
Absynthe Green / Parliament Green / Pinewood Green
Red
Chancellor Red / Iron Ore Red
Silver
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Bamboo Beige
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Fox Red / Fox Red/Black
Silver
Palladium Silver/Black / Silver
