BMW M5 Touring (1992 – 1996) vs Aston Martin Virage Volante (1992 – 1996): specs compared
The BMW M5 Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 330 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 235 km/h. The Aston Martin Virage Volante is the lighter car, from 1,640 kg against 1,785 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Aston Martin Virage Volante is 51 mm longer than the BMW M5 Touring.
| Specification |
BMW
M5 Touring
1992 – 1996
|
Aston Martin
Virage Volante
1992 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1996 | 1992 – 1996 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 hp | 330 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 465 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,785 kg | 1,640 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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