Compare Aston Martin Vantage vs Aston Martin DB12 vs BMW M3

Vantage vs DB12 vs M3 Features

• Safety

  Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	-
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener	Remote
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Analogue	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	Not Available	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	2	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Braking Performance	-	32	-
  Differential Lock
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only	Front only
  Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front	Front	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Painted	Painted	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates	Optional	Metallic	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED Projector	LED Projector	Projector with Xenon
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Active	Active	Active
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	LED on front	LED on front, Halogen on rear	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	Clear Lens
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	-	-	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front	Front	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front	Front	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Vantage vs DB12 vs M3 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	325	325	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	3.5	-	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	Torque-On-Demand	No
  Engine	3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	5198 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, DOHC	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	4.0 V8 Twin Turbo engine	4.0L M177 Twin-turbocharged V8	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	656 bhp @ 6000 rpm	670 bhp @ 6000 rpm	444 bhp @ 7000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	800 Nm @ 2000 rpm	800 Nm @ 2750 rpm	550 Nm @ 2350 rpm
  Electric Motor	No	-	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
  Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	12.4	6.1
  Suspension - Front	Front independent double wishbone design coil springs, anti-roll bar	Independent Double Wishbone, Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar	Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle
  Suspension - Rear	Rear multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Multi-link Suspension, with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar	Five Link Rear Axle
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 35 R21	275 / 35 R21	255 / 35 R19
  Tyres Size - Rear	325 / 30 R21	325 / 30 R21	275 / 35 R19
  Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	262	480
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	73	78	63
  Passenger Capacity	2	4	5
  Length (mm)	4495	4725	4671
  Width (mm)	2045	2145	1877
  Height (mm)	1275	1295	1430
  Wheelbase (mm)	2705	2805	2812
  Ground Clearance (mm)	94	120	140
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1745	1685	1595
  No of Seating Rows	1	2	2
  No of Doors	2	2	4

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