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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

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

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 287,228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 11 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

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

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

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

3 Series Touring

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 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is a bit lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is a roof‑down super GT that turns everyday drives into cinematic moments, its low‑slung stance and wide shoulders demanding attention wherever it goes. Beneath that elegant skin it feels ferocious and composed in equal measure, perfect for buyers who want exotic drama without giving up grand tourer comfort.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 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
430 - 520 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
3.6 - 8.8 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
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