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Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Mercedes AMG GT?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Mercedes AMG GT is significantly cheaper – starting at 102,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 90,353 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes AMG GT uses 10.3 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

AMG GT

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 Mercedes AMG GT offers slightly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Aston Martin DB12 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 620 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: 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 1,790 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT is far ahead 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 £102,500
AMG GT

Mercedes AMG GT

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.3 - 14 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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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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Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

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

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

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