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Aston Martin DB12 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (192900 £ vs 180900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Bentley Flying Spur?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • slightly more power
  • a bit quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • clearly perceptible lighter

Bentley Flying Spur

  • barely noticeable cheaper
  • convincingly more efficient
  • clearly perceptible more trunk space

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

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Bentley Flying Spur has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 180900 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Bentley Flying Spur manages with 3.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.20 L. The difference is about 8.90 L per 100 km.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 has a slightly 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 a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 performs minimal better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Bentley Flying Spur tops out at 318 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

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

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 curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1788 kg compared to 2330 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers clearly perceptible more room – 420 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur holds a decisive overall lead 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.

Aston Martin DB12
Bentley Flying Spur

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Flying Spur

Bentley Flying Spur

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 544 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 12.7 L
  • Electric Range : 41 km

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 Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Aston Martin DB12
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
192900 - 207900 £
Price
180900 - 186300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.20 L
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1788 - 1898 kg
Curb weight
2330 - 2505 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4725 mm
Length
5316 mm
Width
1980 mm
Width
2013 mm
Height
1295 mm
Height
1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, 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
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
3982 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, 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.