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Aston Martin DB12 vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Maserati Ghibli?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly 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.

Maserati Ghibli is considerably cheaper – starting at 88,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104,105 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati Ghibli uses 8.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 markedly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 is somewhat faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Maserati Ghibli tops out at 286 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

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: Maserati Ghibli offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is only slightly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers significantly more boot space – 500 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 238 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli is clearly superior overall 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 £88,800
Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Aston Martin DB12
Maserati Ghibli

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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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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Aston Martin DB12
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
192,900 - 207,900 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 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
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,725 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Maserati
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