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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

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

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 5 Series Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 253,458 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 11.2 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 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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers barely more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 900 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

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 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is very slightly lighter – 1,845 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 £52,500
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 : 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 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
500 - 620 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
3.6 - 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
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Aston Martin
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