BMW 5 Series Sedan (1988 – 1995) vs Aston Martin Virage (1988 – 1995): specs compared
The Aston Martin Virage is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 286 hp. The BMW 5 Series Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.5 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,330 kg against 1,925 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Aston Martin Virage is 51 mm longer than the BMW 5 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
1988 – 1995
|
Aston Martin
Virage
1988 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1995 | 1988 – 1995 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 26 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 115 – 286 hp | 330 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 14.1 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 11.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,410 – 1,412 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,330 – 1,650 kg | 1,925 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

