Aston Martin DB12
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.
New comparisonAston Martin DB11
5.2 V12
Comparison overview
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Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Fastest top speed340 km/h211 mph Unrestricted325 km/h202 mph Restricted
- Most powerful680 hp507 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Lightest1,685 kg3,715 lb
- Best power-to-weight404 hp/t301 kW/t2.5 kg/hp
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score0/100
Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12
- Best practicality score51/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | Aston 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 V8: Power / Torque
- Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,750-6,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Aston MartinDB115.2 V12 | 6,500 rpm | 1,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | Aston 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 3.6 s |
| Aston MartinDB115.2 V12 | 3.9 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 |
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| Aston MartinDB115.2 V12 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | Aston MartinDB115.2 V12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| 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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