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Audi A6 Limousine vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or Aston Martin DB12?

Audi A6 Limousine vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

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

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably 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 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A6 Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 47,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 145,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine 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.

DB12

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 significantly 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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A6 Limousine 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 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Audi A6 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is barely lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Limousine offers substantially more boot space – 492 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Limousine 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.

from £47,600
A6 Limousine

Audi A6 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 105 km
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The Audi A6 cuts a clean, purposeful silhouette with an interior that feels like a quiet, high-tech office on wheels—luxurious materials and clever gadgets make long journeys surprisingly pleasant. It balances composed, confident driving with enough flair to keep you entertained, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want executive polish without showing off.

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Audi A6 Limousine
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 7.3 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
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
49 - 166 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 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 - 625 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol 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 - 8.2 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
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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