Car comparison

Aston Martin DB11 4.0 V8vsBMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin DB11

4.0 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2021
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

M850i

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Aston Martin DB11 4.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    286 hp/t
    213 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    449 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB114.0 V8BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
503hp375kW
530hp395kW
Torque
675Nm498lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight-
2,395kg5,280lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km449mi
Calculated
648km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,851mm191in
Width
1,950mm77in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,290mm51in
1,346mm53in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,822mm111in
Front track-
1,627mm64in
Rear track-
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume-
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
68L
CO2 emissions-
240g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin DB11 4.0 V8BMW 8 Series (G15) M850iPowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB11 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB114.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm7,200 rpm
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB114.0 V8BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
12.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
503 hp
375 kW
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
530 hp
395 kW

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i has 27 hp more than Aston Martin DB11 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB11 4.0 V8 and BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
1,890 kg
4,167 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB114.0 V84.0 s
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i3.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i and Aston Martin DB11 4.0 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
722 km
449 mi
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
648 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
503 hp
375 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
530 hp
395 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Aston Martin DB11 4.0 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinDB114.0 V8
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB114.0 V8BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
503 hp
375 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in
Range score
722 km
449 mi
648 km
402 mi
CO2 score
-
240 g/km
Trunk score
-
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin DB11 4.0 V8BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB11 4.0 V8

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 km (46 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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