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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Aston Martin DB12 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (90000 £ vs 192900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Aston Martin DB12?

BMW 8 Series Coupé

Aston Martin DB12

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 8 Series Coupé has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 90000 £, while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192900 £. That’s a price difference of around 102857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 8 Series Coupé manages with 6.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.20 L. The difference is about 5.50 L per 100 km.

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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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 680 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the Aston Martin DB12 takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 325 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Aston Martin DB12 pulls minimal stronger with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is barely noticeable lighter – 1788 kg compared to 1805 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers convincingly more room – 440 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 8 Series Coupé shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £90,000
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L
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BMW 8 Series Coupé
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
90000 - 158900 £
Price
192900 - 207900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L
Consumption L/100km
12.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
78 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
2 - 3
Curb weight
1805 - 2085 kg
Curb weight
1788 - 1898 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4851 - 5098 mm
Length
4725 mm
Width
1902 - 1943 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1346 - 1420 mm
Height
1295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
3982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Aston Martin

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Is the BMW 8 Series Coupé offered with different drivetrains?

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

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