Head to head
Aston Martin DB11 vs BMW i3
The Aston Martin DB11 is a front-engined v12 grand tourer coupe. The BMW i3 is a compact electric hatchback (2013-2022).
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Aston Martin DB11 | BMW i3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 608PS / 447kW at 6,500rpm | 125kW/135kW electric motor |
| Top speed | 200mph / 322km/h | 93mph (150km/h), electronically limited |
| Engine | 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 | - |
| Torque | 700Nm at 1,500rpm | - |
| 0-62mph | 3.9 seconds | - |
| Battery | - | 42.2kWh (120Ah, later cars) |
| Range | - | up to 192 miles (309km) BEV (WLTP) |
| Kerb weight | - | from 1345kg |
Sources: Aston Martin DB11, BMW i3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DB11 if...
Aston Martin's V12 grand tourer, built to cover long distances quickly rather than to lap a track. The twin-turbo V12 and sub-4-second 0-62mph time put it against Bentley and Ferrari GT rivals, so it suits hirers after an occasion car for a long drive rather than a city run-around.
Listed by
- D.H.CULLEN Car Hire Specialists - London
Buy or hire the i3 if...
BMW's first mass-production electric car, built on a bespoke carbon-fibre passenger cell. Specialist EV hire fleets still run i3s as a compact, characterful city car, distinct from the unrelated i3 saloon BMW launched under the same name in 2026.
Listed by
- Specialist Vehicle Hire - Portsmouth
Common questions
What is the difference between the Aston Martin DB11 and the BMW i3?
The Aston Martin DB11 is a front-engined V12 grand tourer coupe; the BMW i3 is a compact electric hatchback (2013-2022).
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