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Aston Martin DB12 vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Cadillac Lyriq?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • very slightly more power
  • clearly lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Cadillac Lyriq is substantially cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 121,715 £.

Lyriq

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 very slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 646 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers barely more torque with 880 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 80 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: Cadillac Lyriq offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is clearly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 986 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers substantially more boot space – 588 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 326 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq 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 £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
Aston Martin DB12
Cadillac Lyriq

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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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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Aston Martin DB12
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
426 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Cadillac
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