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Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Mercedes EQA?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes EQA

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQA is substantially cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 146,983 £.

EQA

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 considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 452 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 410 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: Mercedes EQA offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is a bit lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers clearly more boot space – 340 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA 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 £45,900
EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 228 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 476 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
-
Payload
425 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
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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