Compare performance (727 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (168,900 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBX or BMW 3 Series Saloon?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 128,915 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 11.8 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers markedly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 745 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers very slightly more boot space – 491 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.
When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.
detailsThe BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
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Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
323 g/km
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,320 kg
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Trunk capacity
491 L
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,998 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
710 kg
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
707 - 727 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
900 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
520 - 535 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Aston Martin
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Brand
BMW
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