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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Aston Martin DB12?
3 Series Touring
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.
BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 151,800 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.7 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 clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 is visibly faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BMW 3 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is barely lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers substantially more boot space – 500 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 238 L.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Aston Martin DB12
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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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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BMW 3 Series Touring
Aston Martin DB12
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
192,900 - 207,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
276 - 278 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
78 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
2 - 3
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,725 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
1,295 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
325 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
500 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Aston Martin
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