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Aston Martin DB12 vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Porsche Macan?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • moderately more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Porsche Macan

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably 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.

Porsche Macan is clearly cheaper – starting at 89,300 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 103,543 £.

Macan

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 moderately more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Porsche Macan takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers slightly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Porsche Macan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is noticeably lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 682 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Macan offers considerably more boot space – 476 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 214 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan 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.

£89,314
Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 571 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 585 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
89,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
585 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
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
470 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
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
420 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
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DB12 have?

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

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