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Aston Martin DB12 vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Maserati Quattroporte?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly 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 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.

Maserati Quattroporte is noticeably cheaper – starting at 147,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati Quattroporte uses 11.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers noticeably 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers noticeably 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 Quattroporte offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is a bit lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 267 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers significantly more boot space – 530 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin DB12 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Aston Martin DB12
Maserati Quattroporte

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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 Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Aston Martin DB12
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
485 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
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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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