Car comparison

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8vsAston Martin DB11 5.2 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin DB12

4.0 V8

680 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Aston Martin DB11

5.2 V12

608 hp5200 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    680 hp
    507 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    404 hp/t
    301 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB124.0 V8Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
Power
680hp507kW
608hp453kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
322 km/h
200 mph
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
9.5s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
404hp/t301kW/t183hp/1000 lb
Calculated
344hp/t256kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
475Nm/t318lb-ft/ton
Calculated
395Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,200cc317cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,739mm187in
Width
2,060mm81in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,805mm110in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
262L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
78L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB124.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinDB115.2 V126,500 rpm1,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB124.0 V8Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
10.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.1 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
322 km/h
200 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
608 hp
453 kW

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 has 72 hp more than Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12 and Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: 72 hp (54 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
322 km/h
200 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V83.6 s
Aston MartinDB115.2 V123.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
608 hp
453 kW
3.9 s
322 km/h
200 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Power
680 hp
507 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,739 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB124.0 V8Aston MartinDB115.2 V12
Power
680 hp
507 kW
608 hp
453 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,739 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

  • Has 72 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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