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Mercedes G-Class vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Aston Martin DB12?

Mercedes G-Class vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

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

  • a bit more power
  • clearly 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

G-Class

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.

Mercedes G-Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 106,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 86,267 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G-Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 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 Aston Martin DB12 offers a bit more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 75 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 Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers noticeably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 364 Nm more.

G-Class

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 G-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is visibly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 697 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more boot space – 640 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 378 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class is far ahead 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
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Mercedes G-Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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