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Aston Martin DB12 vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 266,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space

Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

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.

Aston Martin DB12 is markedly cheaper – starting at 192,900 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 266,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,367 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 7.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

DB12

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster offers slightly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Aston Martin DB12 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is only slightly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Aston Martin DB12 tops out at 325 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 60 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: Aston Martin DB12 offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is moderately lighter – 1,540 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 248 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DB12 offers clearly more boot space – 262 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 262 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin DB12 comes out clearly 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
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 207,900 £
Price
266,200 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2 - 3
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,725 mm
Length
4,565 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Height
1,191 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
412 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
330 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
610 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

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

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

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