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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

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

  • very slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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 5 Series Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 276,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 11.4 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Engine and Performance:

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 DBS Superleggera Convertible offers very slightly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is very 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 BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers barely more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 900 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

5 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 5 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is marginally lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 520 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries markedly more – 600 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 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 £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 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
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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