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MG MG3 vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Aston Martin DB12?

MG MG3 vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

MG MG3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 177,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 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 considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 486 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 652 Nm more.

MG3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: MG MG3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is considerably lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 551 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG3 offers slightly more boot space – 293 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £15,400
MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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MG MG3

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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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