2011 Aston Martin Vantage S

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Rating7.0
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$136,300 - $149,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on December 27, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

High-class cabin with incredible attention to detail

Less expensive rivals exist

New model on the Vantage lineup

Ferocious exhaust soundtrack

Old navigation system

Exotic looks and confident handling

Not the best performer in the segment

Specs & Features

$136,300

price

430 hp @ 7300 rpm

horsepower

361 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

4.7L 8cyl RWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2011 Aston Martin Vantage S Coupe is a direct competitor to the Audi R8 V8 Coupe, the Porsche 911 GT3 Coupe, and the Maserati GranTurismo Coupe. With standalone trim, the Vantage S starts off at an MSRP of $136,300. It is offered with a 4.7L V8 engine and a 7-speed automated manual transmission, producing 430 horsepower and 361 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Vantage S manages a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 16 MPG. 

Buying Advice

With the Piano Black Interior Trim Pack, the Magnum Silver Mesh Pack, and other packages, you can customize the interior and exterior appearance. Furthermore, there are many optional features you might be interested in such as heated front seats, memory function for exterior mirrors and front seats, Aston Martin 700 premium audio system, and satellite radio.

Trims

    Base
    $136,300 onwards
    • Engine: 4.7L 8cyl RWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 430 hp @ 7300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 361 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 175 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$136,300- $149,700

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.05

Horsepower

430 hp @ 7300 rpm

Torque

361 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

2

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Gasoline

6.79

490 hp @ 6500 rpm

420 lb.-ft. @ 5750 rpm

4

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$268,660- $286,739

Gasoline

7.9

510 hp @ 6500 rpm

420 lb.-ft. @ 5750 rpm

2

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$184,615- $209,651

Gasoline

8.09

470 hp @ 6000 rpm

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

4

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$114,200- $171,800

Gasoline

8.66

430 hp @ 7800 rpm

317 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

2

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$267,000- $280,400

Gasoline

8.68

621 hp @ 6000 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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$110,300

Gasoline

7.88

638 hp @ 6500 rpm

604 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

2

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$74,375

Gasoline

7.62

505 hp @ 6300 rpm

470 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

2

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$49,045- $54,045

Gasoline

8.04

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$225,325

Gasoline

8.02

562 hp @ 9000 rpm

398 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

2

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2011 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.7 sec12.6 sec175 mph
    3 sec11.0 sec210 mph
    3.15 sec11.5 sec188 mph
    3.3 sec11.1 sec194 mph
    3.32 sec--
    3.4 sec11.7 sec165 mph

    2011 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      14 mpg21 mpg16 mpg21.1 gal.295.4/443.1 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.304.2/422.5 mi.
      17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg17.7 gal.283.2/424.8 mi.
      16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg16.9 gal.283.2/407.1 mi.
      15 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.

      2011 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        172.6 in.73.5 in.49.6 in.5 in.102.5 in.

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        200.2 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.

        2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65

        Ranked #2

        199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        189.1 in.76.6 in.54.3 in.4.5 in.108.1 in.
        185.9 in.75 in.50.4 in.4 in.107.9 in.

        2011 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10.6 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.
          22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          8.1 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.
          11.3 cu.ft.-246.7 cu.ft.
          22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.85 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.

          2011 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            108.4 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.-
            5.1 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.-
            35.9 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.-
            2011 Audi R8

            Ranked #4

            9.7 cu.ft.3.5 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.232 ft.
            44.8 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.79 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.-

            2011 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3549 lbs.
              -3490 lbs.
              -3311 lbs.
              1121 lbs.4940 lbs.
              -3595 lbs.
              800 lbs.3075 lbs.

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