Car comparison

Aston Martin Vanquish III 5.2 V12vsAston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

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

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Aston Martin Vanquish III

5.2 V12

835 hp5204 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2024-present
VS

Aston Martin DB12

4.0 V8

680 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin Vanquish III 5.2 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    345 km/h
    214 mph
  • Most powerful
    835 hp
    623 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    437 hp/t
    326 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinVanquish III5.2 V12Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Power
835hp623kW
680hp507kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.9s99% target: 342 km/h / 212 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
8.6s
Calculated
9.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
10.7s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
437hp/t326kW/t198hp/1000 lb
Calculated
404hp/t301kW/t183hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
524Nm/t350lb-ft/ton
Calculated
475Nm/t318lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
599km372mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,725mm186in
Width
2,044mm80in
2,060mm81in
Height
1,290mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,805mm110in
Front track
1,680mm66in
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Rear track
1,670mm66in
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Ground clearance
120mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
248L
262L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
82L
78L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin Vanquish III 5.2 V12Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin Vanquish III 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinVanquish III5.2 V126,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Aston MartinDB124.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinVanquish III5.2 V12Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.6 s
9.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
27.7 s
33.1 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
227 km/h
141 mph
219 km/h
136 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVanquish III5.2 V12
835 hp
623 kW
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW

Aston Martin Vanquish III 5.2 V12 has 155 hp more than Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin Vanquish III 5.2 V12: 155 hp (116 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVanquish III5.2 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVanquish III5.2 V12
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
1,685 kg
3,715 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 MartinVanquish III5.2 V12
345 km/h
214 mph
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVanquish III5.2 V123.3 s
Aston MartinDB124.0 V83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin Vanquish III 5.2 V12 and Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: 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 MartinVanquish III5.2 V12
437 hp/t
326 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinVanquish III5.2 V12
835 hp
623 kW
3.3 s
345 km/h
214 mph
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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 MartinVanquish III5.2 V12
Power
835 hp
623 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
248 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinVanquish III5.2 V12Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Power
835 hp
623 kW
680 hp
507 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.6 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
248 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
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
Range score
599 km
372 mi
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Trunk score
248 L
8.8 cu ft
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
437 hp/t
326 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin Vanquish III 5.2 V12
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin Vanquish III 5.2 V12

  • Has 155 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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