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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • markedly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 288,343 £.

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 DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 11.1 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers markedly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 240 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers noticeably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 480 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries somewhat more – 495 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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