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Aston Martin DB12 vs BMW 8 Series Coupé comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 90,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or BMW 8 Series Coupé?

Aston Martin DB12 vs BMW 8 Series Coupé: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • marginally more power
  • very slightly lighter

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

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

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly cheaper – starting at 90,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 102,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

8 Series Coupé

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 offers marginally more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Aston Martin DB12 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 is visibly faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 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.

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is very slightly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers significantly more boot space – 440 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé stands well ahead of its rival 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 £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 207,900 £
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
176 - 263 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2 - 3
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Length
4,725 mm
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

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

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

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