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Aston Martin DB12 vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Hongqi HS5?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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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.

Hongqi HS5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 156,862 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hongqi HS5 uses 9.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

HS5

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 clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 460 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: Hongqi HS5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

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

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DB12 offers substantially 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 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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Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Hongqi
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DB12 have?

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

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