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Mercedes SL Class vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Aston Martin DB12?

Mercedes SL Class vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Aston Martin DB12

  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes SL Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,153 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 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 Mercedes SL Class offers a bit more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Aston Martin DB12 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is barely lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL 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 £112,700
SL Class

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/100km
  • 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

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
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
-
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 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
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

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

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