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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

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

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • barely more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 254,572 £.

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

DBS Superleggera Coupe

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 Coupe offers barely 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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.5 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:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers considerably more boot space – 520 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries visibly 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, Plug-in 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
306,000 £
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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in 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
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
338 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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