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Mercedes SL Class vs Aston Martin DB12 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (816 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (112700 £ vs 192900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Aston Martin DB12?

Mercedes SL Class

Aston Martin DB12

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes SL Class has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 112700 £, while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192900 £. That’s a price difference of around 80153 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes SL Class manages with 9 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.20 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

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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 Mercedes SL Class has a somewhat edge – offering 816 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Aston Martin DB12 takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Mercedes SL Class tops out at 317 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls clearly stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1788 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Aston Martin DB12 offers hardly perceptible more room – 262 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes SL Class shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £112,700
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Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L
  • Electric Range : 12 km
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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
112700 - 219300 £
Price
192900 - 207900 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
Consumption L/100km
12.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
78 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2 - 3
Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
Curb weight
1788 - 1898 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4697 - 4705 mm
Length
4725 mm
Width
1915 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
Height
1295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
3982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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