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Aston Martin DB12 vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Porsche Panamera?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • marginally lighter

Porsche Panamera

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

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.

Porsche Panamera is significantly cheaper – starting at 99,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 93,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.2 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers slightly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Aston Martin DB12 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 325 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers moderately more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is marginally lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers considerably more boot space – 494 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 232 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera stands well ahead of its rival 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 £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 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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Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 207,900 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4,725 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
-
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
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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