2016 Aston Martin Vantage S

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Rating7.9
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$134,295 - $198,195
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 11, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Scintillating appearance

Some challengers have more precise handling

Updated infotainment system

Gutsy V12 engine

Terrible fuel efficiency

Revised color pallet

Uncluttered acceleration

The price tag doesn't justify the standard features

Specs & Features

$139,995

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 2016 Aston Martin Vantage S Coupe is a direct competitor to the Bentley Continental GT V8 S Coupe, the Lamborghini Huracan Coupe, and the Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe which has the lowest price among the bunch. With a single trim, the Vantage S starts off at an MSRP of $183,695. It is offered with a 5.9L V12 engine and a 7-speed automated manual transmission, producing 565 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Vantage S manages a 0-60 of 3.7 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 14 MPG.

Buying Advice

Available in a standalone trim, the Vantage S offers all the choice to buyers in the form of options and equipment. Some must-have options include a backup camera, front parking sensors, a 700 W Aston Martin Premium audio system, and heated front seats.

Trims

    Base
    $134,295 onwards
    • Cruise control
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Rearview camera

Compare to similar cars

Price

$134,295- $198,195

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.89

Horsepower

565 hp @ 6750 rpm

Torque

457 lb.-ft. @ 5750 rpm

Capacity

2

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$113,400- $119,700

Gasoline

8.66

552 hp @ 6000 rpm

502 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.73

315 hp @ 5800 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

4

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$79,400- $92,345

Gasoline

8.32

650 hp @ 6400 rpm

650 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

2

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$55,400- $74,145

Gasoline

7.57

455 hp @ 6000 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$319,995

Gasoline

7.69

731 hp @ 8250 rpm

509 lb.-ft.

2

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$245,400

Gasoline

6.88

661 hp @ 8000 rpm

561 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

2

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$199,800- $262,350

Gasoline

9.26

580 hp @ 8000 rpm

397 lb.-ft. @ 6500 rpm

2

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Gasoline

8.2

700 hp @ 8250 rpm

507 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

2

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Gasoline

8.45

454 hp @ 7000 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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2016 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
    2.7 sec10.5 sec205 mph
    2.7 sec10.6 sec-
    2.9 sec11.2 sec-
    2.9 sec10.8 sec211 mph
    3.1 sec11.3 sec-

    2016 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg19 mpg15 mpg21.1 gal.274.3/400.9 mi.
      20 mpg31 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.370/573.5 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      16 mpg29 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.314.5/536.5 mi.
      17 mpg24 mpg20 mpg18 gal.304.3/429.6 mi.
      16 mpg22 mpg19 mpg19.5 gal.312/429 mi.

      2016 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        172.6 in.73.4 in.49.6 in.5 in.102.4 in.
        192.8 in.74.6 in.53.9 in.4.9 in.112.4 in.
        2016 BMW M6

        Ranked #1

        192.8 in.74.8 in.54.1 in.4.2 in.112.2 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        189.3 in.76.7 in.55.2 in.6 in.108 in.
        188.2 in.79.9 in.44.7 in.4.1 in.106.3 in.

        2016 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10.6 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.
          8.8 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          8.1 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          2016 BMW M6

          Ranked #3

          13 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          4.1 cu.ft.-13.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            38.3 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.98 ft.
            62.2 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            4.4 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.-
            2016 BMW M6

            Ranked #4

            71.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            100.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.-
            -12.3 cu.ft.--

            2016 Aston Martin Vantage S vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3549 lbs.
              948 lbs.5060 lbs.
              -3549 lbs.
              -3593 lbs.
              747 lbs.3922 lbs.
              672 lbs.4085 lbs.

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