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BMW IX3 vs Aston Martin DBS

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BMW IX3
BMW IX3

$76,990 - $99,247

2024 price

Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin DBS

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2020 price

Summary

2024 BMW IX3
2020 Aston Martin DBS
Safety Rating
ďťż
Engine Type
0.0L
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Turbo V12, 5.2L
Fuel Type
Electric
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Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)
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12.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
5
ďťż
4
Dislikes
  • Limited driving range
  • Some flimsy interior parts
  • No AWD model available
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  • No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
  • Rear seats barely viable
  • No AEB
2024 BMW IX3 Summary

BMW added a new iX3 base model in September last year as a crafty way to navigate the government's increased luxury car tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles.

The Bavarian carmaker now has six electric cars under the $91,387 threshold with major benefits for those looking to purchase a car on a novated lease program – not to mention less strain on the hip pocket for others.

This particular iX3 M Sport being made in China helps the pricing equation, but it remains a complete specification with plenty of gadgets, features and luxury touches.

A new X3 is due in 2025 but an electric replacement for the iX3 isn't expected until 2026 when it will sit on the Neue Klasse platform and be a very different beast.

That means if you're after an electric mid-sizer from a German brand, this iX3 is what BMW has to offer. With that in mind, it's time to take a look at BMW's most affordable mid-size electric SUV to see if it's a good deal.

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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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