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Audi A6 Avant vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Aston Martin DB12?

Audi A6 Avant vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • considerably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A6 Avant is substantially cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 143,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.9 L/100km.

DB12

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 considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

A6 Avant

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 A6 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is barely lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers considerably more boot space – 503 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant holds a decisive overall lead 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 £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
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The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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