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Citroen C5 X vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Aston Martin DB12?

Citroen C5 X vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C5 X

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C5 X is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 153,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 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 substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 535 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 570 Nm more.

C5 X

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: Citroen C5 X offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is slightly lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers clearly more boot space – 545 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 283 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 X 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.

£39,428
C5 X

Citroen C5 X

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Citroen C5 X
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen C5 X

Citroen C5 X combines the poise of a sleek crossover with the practicality of an estate, delivering a calm, comfortable cabin that feels designed for long, relaxed journeys rather than racetrack drama. If you want a car that pampers passengers, swallows everyday luggage and glides over rough roads like a diplomat dodging awkward questions, this is your kind of transport.

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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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Citroen C5 X
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
399 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Aston Martin
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