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Mercedes S-Class vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Aston Martin DB12?

Mercedes S-Class vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • marginally more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes S-Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 88,838 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 10 L/100km.

DB12

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers marginally more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 45 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 S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers barely more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

S-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 S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is clearly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more boot space – 530 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 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
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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