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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Aston Martin DB12?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • a bit more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes E-Class Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 140,225 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 10.5 L/100km.

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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 offers a bit more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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: Mercedes E-Class Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is only slightly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers substantially more boot space – 615 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 353 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 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
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Estate have?

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

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