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Mercedes GLS vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (191,300 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Aston Martin DB12?

Mercedes GLS vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • marginally more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

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 GLS is marginally cheaper – starting at 191,300 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,597 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Aston Martin DB12 uses 12.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 13.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

DB12

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 marginally more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers only slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

GLS

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 GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is significantly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 912 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more boot space – 355 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin DB12 shows a few small advantages 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 £192,900
DB12

Aston Martin DB12

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12.2 L/100km
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Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption
Price
191,300 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
13.3 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
302 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
695 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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
634 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
466 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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