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Aston Martin DB12 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Lotus Eletre?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • substantially lighter

Lotus Eletre

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

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

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lotus Eletre is substantially cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 107,152 £.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers markedly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Aston Martin DB12 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 is a bit faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Lotus Eletre tops out at 265 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers slightly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is substantially lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 777 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 426 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is decisively 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 207,900 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,725 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
-
Payload
405 - 485 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
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DB12 have?

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

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