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Compare Aston Martin Vantage Roadster vs BMW M3 E93 Convertible vs BMW Z8

Variants
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.7
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.7 AT
V8 Vantage N430 Roadster
V8 Vantage N430 Roadster AT
V8 Vantage S Roadster
V8 Vantage S Roadster AT
V12 Vantage S Roadster AT
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
203 L / 7.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.5 L / 11.1 qt
8.8 L / 9.3 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
2
4
2
Payload
240 kg / 529 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1392 mm / 54.8 in
1317 mm / 51.9 in
Size | Length
4615 mm / 181.7 in
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
1804 mm / 71.0 in
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
Wheel Size
9.5J x 18
18 in
Wheelbase
2600 mm / 102.4 in
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Fuel Economy
14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 21.1 L/100km / 11.1 MPG (urban) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
AJ37
S65B40
S62B50
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 244.0 cu-in / 3999.0 cc
4.9 L / 301.5 cu-in / 4941.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 8300 rpm
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
105.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
81.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2013
2000 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
98%
77%
86%
Pros
  • Exceptionally sensuous styling
  • Superb handling
  • Best-in-class suspension setup
  • Wonderful engines
  • Manual transmissions
  • Convertible hard top
  • Great styling with the top up or down
  • Great S65 engine
  • Good transmissions
  • Great retro styling
  • Decent drivetrain
Cons
  • Some reliability concerns
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Much heavier than the Coupe
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Ridiculous price new and used

Price

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