Aston Martin DB7 Volante (1996 – 1999) vs BMW Z3 Roadster (1997 – 2002): specs compared
The Aston Martin DB7 Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 325 hp. The BMW Z3 Roadster is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 s against 6.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 11.1 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,850 kg. At 4,666 mm, the Aston Martin DB7 Volante is 640 mm longer than the BMW Z3 Roadster.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DB7 Volante
1996 – 1999
|
BMW
Z3 Roadster
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | Convertible | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,026 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,288 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,459 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,850 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.