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Aston Martin DB12 vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Bentley Continental Convertible?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Bentley Continental Convertible

  • marginally more efficient

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

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Aston Martin DB12 is slightly cheaper – starting at 192,900 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Continental Convertible uses 12.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 is very slightly faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Bentley Continental Convertible tops out at 318 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 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 visibly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 547 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DB12 offers moderately more boot space – 262 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin DB12 is decisively 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
Bentley Continental 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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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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Aston Martin DB12
Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
192,900 - 207,900 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 3
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4,725 mm
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,019
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Bentley
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