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BMW XM vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Aston Martin DB12?

BMW XM vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

BMW XM

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space

Aston Martin DB12

  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

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

XM

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 XM is considerably cheaper – starting at 116,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 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 BMW XM offers barely more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers a bit more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

XM

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: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is clearly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 907 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers substantially more boot space – 527 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM is decisively ahead 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 80 km
BMW XM
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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 XM
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
192,900 - 207,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
78 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2 - 3
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
4,725 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Aston Martin
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