Aston Martin DBS vs BMW M8 (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$208,491
- DBS: 98 hp more, 111 lb-ft more torque.
- M8: $208,491 cheaper, 0.2 s quicker to 60.
- M8 wins 3 of 7 measures.
| Measure | DBS | M8 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $344,586 | $136,095 | M8 |
| Horsepower | 715 hp | 617 hp | DBS |
| Torque | 664 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft | DBS |
| MPG combined | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 14.8 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 14.8 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 29.5 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | N/A | 42.1 in | N/A |
| Length | 185.5 in | 191.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.5 in | 74.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,068 lb | 4,295 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 3.5 in to 4.7 in | 5.0 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5 s tested | 3.3 s estimate | M8 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / unlimited mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | M8 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| DBS RWD $330,600 | M8 Competition AWD $143,700 | $186,900 |
| M8 Competition AWD $134,100 | DBS RWD $330,600 | $196,500 |
Cost to run
M8 costs $208,491 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | DBS | M8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $344,586 | $136,095 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,259 | $2,259 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $13,553 | $13,553 |
| Total, 6 years | $358,139 | $149,648 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: M8 wins.
DBS wins if Price weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | M8 | 61% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | DBS | 14% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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