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Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Mercedes S-Class?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • only slightly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes S-Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 88,838 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 10 L/100km.

S-Class

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 only slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers barely more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is noticeably lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class 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 Mercedes S-Class 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 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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The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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