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Aston Martin DB12 vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 1,050 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 385,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe

  • visibly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 192,900 £ , while the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe costs 385,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 192,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe uses 9.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

849 Testarossa Coupe

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 Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe offers visibly more power – delivering 1,050 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.3 s, while the Aston Martin DB12 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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.

Seats: Aston Martin DB12 offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is only slightly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 1,890 kg. The difference is around 102 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DB12 offers clearly more boot space – 262 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin DB12 shows a few small advantages 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 849 Testarossa Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
385,700 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
21 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,890 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
-
Payload
190 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
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
1,050 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
772 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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