2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S

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Rating7.3

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Midsize Coupe
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$293,650 - $312,950
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exclusivity and class come standard

Latest driver assistance isn't one of its strengths

Revised suspension for an even better ride quality

Attention to detail is evident from inside

Almost negligible cargo room

Now makes more power with the retuned powertrain

The V12 exhaust note is a symphony

Specs & Features

$293,650

price

580 hp @ 7000 rpm

horsepower

465 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.9L 12cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S Coupe makes for an excellent contender in the midsize coupe class. With a standalone trim on offer, the Aston Martin Vanquish S has a base MSRP of $293,650 and competes directly with the Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 Coupe. Only a 5.9L V12 engine is offered, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 580 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, the Vanquish S maintains a combined fuel economy of 16 MPG. Aston Martin offers the Vanquish S in 35 stunning colors, with the Sunburst Yellow being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

For the ultimate exclusivity and class, the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S delivers exactly what is expected from it. With that being said, we suggest the optional Carbon Fiber Roof ($3,565), Lightweight Carbon Fiber Seats ($3,785), and Carbon Fiber Paddle shifters ($3,190).

Trims

    Base
    $293,650 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    Volante
    $312,950 onwards
    • Engine: 5.9L 12cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 580 hp @ 7000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 465 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4 sec
    • Top Speed: 172 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$293,650- $312,950

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.32

Horsepower

580 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

465 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$138,700- $208,100

Gasoline

8.24

532 hp @ 7800 rpm

398 lb.-ft. @ 6500 rpm

2

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$252,800

Gasoline

7

661 hp @ 8000 rpm

561 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

2

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$293,200

Gasoline

7.39

700 hp @ 7000 rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

2

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$284,745- $296,175

Gasoline

8.92

710 hp @ 7500 rpm

568 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

2

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$417,650- $460,247

Gasoline

8.32

730 hp @ 8400 rpm

507 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

2

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$257,000- $298,900

Gasoline

8.47

602 hp @ 7500 rpm

561 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

4

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$2,600,000- $2,990,000

Gasoline

7.67

1500 hp @ 6700 rpm

1180 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

-

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Gasoline

6

602 hp @ 7500 rpm

561 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

4

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2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.9 sec11.9 sec174 mph
    4 sec12.1 sec172 mph
    2.3 sec--
    2.7 sec10.2 sec212 mph
    2.7 sec10.5 sec205 mph
    2.83 sec9.8 sec202 mph

    2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg21 mpg17 mpg20.5 gal.295.4/443.1 mi.
      13 mpg21 mpg16 mpg20.5 gal.274.3/400.9 mi.
      2018 Audi R8

      Ranked #1

      14 mpg25 mpg18 mpg21.9 gal.306.6/547.5 mi.
      15 mpg22 mpg18 mpg20.6 gal.309/453.2 mi.
      15 mpg22 mpg18 mpg19 gal.285/418 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg23.7 gal.355.50/497.70 mi.

      2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        186.2 in.75.2 in.51 in.6 in.107.9 in.
        186.2 in.75.2 in.51 in.6 in.107.9 in.
        193.8 in.78 in.54.5 in.6 in.117.7 in.
        193.8 in.78 in.54.5 in.-117.7 in.
        188.9 in.79.9 in.44.7 in.4.1 in.106.3 in.
        179.8 in.76.9 in.47.8 in.6 in.104.3 in.

        2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          323.1 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          9.9 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.
          4.9 cu.ft.50 cu.ft.141.5 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          8.1 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.
          12.7 cu.ft.-12.7 cu.ft.

          2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            234.1 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.-
            323.1 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.-
            4 cu.ft.4 cu.ft.4 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.-
            2018 Audi R8

            Ranked #6

            3.7 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.-

            2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4065 lbs.
              -3834 lbs.
              -4112 lbs.
              -3362 lbs.
              -3252 lbs.
              -4112 lbs. -

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