BMW 6 Series vs Aston Martin DBS
What's the difference?

BMW 6 Series

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2018 price

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Aston Martin DBS

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2020 price

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Aston Martin DBS

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz A35

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Mercedes-Benz C63

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Summary

2018 BMW 6 Series

2020 Aston Martin DBS

By Matt Campbell

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Turbo V12, 5.2L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

7.0L/100km (combined)

12.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Heaps of space
Feels plush
Good standard equipment

Immense performance
Design and engineering
Dynamics

Dislikes

Expensive
Feels big on the road
A bit of a weird car, really

No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
Rear seats barely viable
No AEB

2018 BMW 6 Series Summary

What happens when you struggle to sell an odd-bod, not-quite-a-coupe, sort-of-a-hatchback, almost-an-SUV model? Well, sometimes it gets axed, and replaced with a new model that bears a new name.

That's pretty much it in a nutshell for the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, which was formerly the 5 Series GT. It essentially takes the place of the 6 Series Gran Coupe - an alternative to the regular 5 Series sedan that's more attainable than a 7 Series limousine.

Confused? It's not as difficult as all that sounds - you just need to know that this model, the 2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, is supposed to offer a neat alternative to the go-to family luxury car or SUV.

I spent some time in the entry-level 630i to see if it can deliver on that promise. In fact, I spent more than 24 hours driving the BMW 6 Series GT over the past week, and I don't have a sore back, I haven't been left scratching my head over the intended purpose, I haven't been uncomfortable, and I haven't been left wanting for much.

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2020 Aston Martin DBS Summary

In mid-2018, to coincide with its global launch, CarsGuide was invited to a hush-hush, behind-closed-doors preview of the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera.

Hidden within a maze of black velvet drapes at a low-key, inner-city Sydney location sat the famous British brand’s new flagship, a stunning 2+2 GT with the performance, dynamics and luxurious quality to match its exotic looks and $500K+ price tag.

On that day, for whatever reason, I never thought the opportunity to steer it would come my way. But two years later, almost to the day, the key to this ‘Sabiro Blue’ beauty was mine.

The DBS Superleggera sits at the top performance coupe table, mixing it with Bentley, Ferrari, and Porsche’s finest. But maybe you already have one (or more) of those. Which begs the question, does this imposing V12 machine do enough to qualify for an extra space in your garage?

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Deep dive comparison

2018 BMW 6 Series 2020 Aston Martin DBS

Verdict

This isn't a car for everyone's tastes, but if you fit in to the buyer group that just doesn't really know what they want in a luxury car, it could be the perfect fit for your family. The 6 Series GT is a practical large prestige car, albeit one that will likely find very few buyers.

Verdict

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is an instant classic, likely heading over a high-end auction block in years to come with a final price far higher than the 2020 ask. But don’t buy it as a collector's item, although it is a beautiful object. Buy it to enjoy. Stunningly fast, thoroughly engineered, and beautifully made, it’s a phenomenal car.

BMW 6 Series vs Aston Martin DBS What's the difference?

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BMW 6 Series vs Aston Martin DBS
What's the difference?