The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Roadster (18 - ..) vs. Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)
€ 155,000

€ 122,200

€ 155,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i8 Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster.
BMW i8 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
50.7
76.5
87.3
49.8
73.4
81.3
76.5 in
Width
73.4 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
50.7 in
Height
49.8 in
110.2
184.6
102.4
172.4
184.6 in
Length
172.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.33 %

General
BMW i8 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
I15
Generation
VH2
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-K15
Engine Code
AM05
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
369 hp
380 hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW i8 Roadster
420 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Performance
BMW i8 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.92 lb/hp
BMW i8 Roadster
9.98 lb/hp
9.92 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
118 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW i8 Roadster
118 mpg
16 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
No data
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
932 mi
Range
331 mi
BMW i8 Roadster
932 mi
331 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
37.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
284.2 kWh
BMW i8 Roadster
37.8 kWh
284.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
80 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
265 lb
2.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data