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Aston Martin DB12 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • a bit more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Aston Martin DB12 is significantly cheaper – starting at 192,900 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 135,428 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Aston Martin DB12 uses 12.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers a bit more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers slightly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is very slightly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DB12 offers very slightly more boot space – 262 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin DB12 is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £192,900
DB12

Aston Martin DB12

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12.2 L/100km
Aston Martin DB12
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

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Aston Martin DB12

The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is a roof‑down super GT that turns everyday drives into cinematic moments, its low‑slung stance and wide shoulders demanding attention wherever it goes. Beneath that elegant skin it feels ferocious and composed in equal measure, perfect for buyers who want exotic drama without giving up grand tourer comfort.

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Aston Martin DB12
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Aston Martin
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