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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Aston Martin DB12?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • noticeably more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 152,143 £.

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers noticeably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is markedly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 450 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
NIO ET5 Wagon
Aston Martin DB12

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Aston Martin
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