BMW M5 (1988 – 1995) vs Aston Martin Virage (1988 – 1995): specs compared
The BMW M5 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 is the lighter car, from 1,645 kg against 1,925 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Aston Martin Virage is 51 mm longer than the BMW M5.
| Specification |
BMW
M5
1988 – 1995
|
Aston Martin
Virage
1988 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1995 | 1988 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 315 – 340 hp | 330 hp |
| Torque | 360 – 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 6.3 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.9 – 12.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,645 – 1,670 kg | 1,925 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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