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BYD Han vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Aston Martin DB12?

BYD Han vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

BYD Han

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

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

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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Han is considerably cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 133,697 £.

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 markedly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 163 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 BYD Han takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers somewhat more torque with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Han offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is visibly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 537 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers markedly more boot space – 410 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han 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 £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 521 km
BYD Han
Aston Martin DB12

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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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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BYD Han
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Aston Martin
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