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Aston Martin DB12 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 180,900 £ ) 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

  • moderately more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Bentley Flying Spur is barely cheaper – starting at 180,900 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

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 offers moderately more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is clearly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers visibly more boot space – 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 is far ahead overall 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 £180,900
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/100km
  • Electric Range : 41 km
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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 DB12
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 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
-
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
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DB12 have?

The Aston Martin DB12 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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