Aston Martin DB7 Vantage vs BMW Z3 M Coupe
| Category | DB7 Vantage | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V12 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 321 / 317 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 540 / 398 | 340 / 251 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1827 / 4028 | 1446 / 3188 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 222 / 219 |
Lap Times
| Track | DB7 Vantage | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:41.00 | 8:22.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.10 | 1:17.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | DB7 Vantage | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.4 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.0 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.0 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.1 s | 10.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.3 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.1 s | 16.6 s |
| 1000 m | 24.6 s | 23.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 11.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 89.5 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 106.3 mph | 13.2 s @ 108.1 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | DB7 Vantage | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 5.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 7.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 7.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.6 s | 3.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.1 s | 13.3 s |
General performance
| Category | DB7 Vantage | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| 36m slalom | 119.0 kph (73.9 mph) | 129.6 kph (80.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | DB7 Vantage | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 88 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 85 | 100 |
Verdict
Z3 M Coupe is the fastest by considerable margin.
This comparison has been viewed 897 times.
Acceleration graph
