Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 3.2vsBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4

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

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Aston Martin DB7

3.2

360 hp3228 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe1994-1999
VS

BMW 8 Series (E31)

850Ci 5.4

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin DB7 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    499 Nm
    368 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB73.2BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Power
360hp268kW
326hp243kW
Torque
499Nm368lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight-
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,228cc197cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,780mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,268mm50in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase-
2,684mm106in
Front track-
1,554mm61in
Rear track-
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume-
320L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 3.2BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB73.25,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.45,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB73.2BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
22.6 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
326 hp
243 kW

Aston Martin DB7 3.2 has 34 hp more than BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4 and Aston Martin DB7 3.2: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.2
499 Nm
368 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.2
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
1,880 kg
4,145 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 MartinDB73.2
265 km/h
165 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
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 MartinDB73.26.0 s
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.46.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 3.2 and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.2
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 s
265 km/h
165 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
326 hp
243 kW
6.3 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 MartinDB73.2
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB73.2BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Power
360 hp
268 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
499 Nm
368 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Trunk score
-
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 3.2

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 9 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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