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Audi A5 Sportback vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Aston Martin DB12?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • barely more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A5 Sportback is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 152,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 10.2 L/100km.

DB12

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers barely more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers marginally more torque with 825 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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: Audi A5 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is only slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers noticeably more boot space – 331 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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