Car comparison

Aston Martin Virage 5.3vsBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

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

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Aston Martin Virage

5.3

336 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1995
VS

BMW 8 Series (E31)

850Csi 5.6

380 hp5576 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1996

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Largest trunk
    330 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinVirage5.3BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
336hp251kW
380hp283kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight-
2,340kg5,159lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,340cc326cu in
5,576cc340cu in
Length
4,737mm186in
4,780mm188in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,321mm52in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,610mm103in
2,684mm106in
Front track-
1,554mm61in
Rear track-
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume-
320L
Max trunk volume
330L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
113L
90L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinVirage5.3BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
21.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 has 44 hp more than Aston Martin Virage 5.3.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin Virage 5.3 and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
1,900 kg
4,189 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 MartinVirage5.3
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
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 MartinVirage5.36.0 s
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.66.0 s

Although BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 has more power, Aston Martin Virage 5.3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW
6.0 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 MartinVirage5.3
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
1,330 mm
52.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinVirage5.3BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
336 hp
251 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
-
703 km
437 mi
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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