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Aston Martin DB12 vs Bentley Bentayga - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (192900 £ vs 177300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Bentley Bentayga?

Aston Martin DB12

Bentley Bentayga

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.

Bentley Bentayga has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 177300 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Aston Martin DB12 manages with 12.20 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

Bentayga

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 DB12 has a a bit edge – offering 680 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 performs slightly better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Bentley Bentayga tops out at 290 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Aston Martin DB12 pulls minimal stronger with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Bentley Bentayga offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is evident lighter – 1788 kg compared to 2415 kg. The difference is around 627 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers convincingly more room – 484 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Aston Martin DB12 shows itself to be offers a more balanced package and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £192,900
DB12

Aston Martin DB12

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12.20 L
Aston Martin DB12
Bentley Bentayga

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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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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Aston Martin DB12
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
192900 - 207900 £
Price
177300 - 230400 £
Consumption L/100km
12.20 L
Consumption L/100km
13 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.30 kWh
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2 - 3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1788 - 1898 kg
Curb weight
2415 - 2514 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4725 mm
Length
5125 - 5305 mm
Width
1980 mm
Width
1998 mm
Height
1295 mm
Height
1728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1774 L
Payload
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
3982 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2020 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Bentley
Is the Aston Martin DB12 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.