Car comparison

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8vsMcLaren GTS 4.0 V8

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

McLaren GTS

4.0 V8

635 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

  • 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
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

McLaren GTS 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    418 hp/t
    312 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB124.0 V8McLarenGTS4.0 V8
Power
680hp507kW
635hp474kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
326 km/h
203 mph
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
48.4s99% target: 323 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.2s
0-200 km/h
9.5s
Calculated
8.9s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
404hp/t301kW/t183hp/1000 lb
Calculated
418hp/t312kW/t189hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
475Nm/t318lb-ft/ton
Calculated
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
605km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,994cc244cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,683mm184in
Width
2,060mm81in
2,045mm81in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,213mm48in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,675mm105in
Front track-
1,663mm65in
Rear track-
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
262L
-
Max trunk volume-
570L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
78L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8McLaren GTS 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren GTS 4.0 V8: 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
McLarenGTS4.0 V87,500 rpm5,500-6,500 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB124.0 V8McLarenGTS4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
8.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.1 s
45.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
326 km/h
203 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
10.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
221 km/h
137 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
McLarenGTS4.0 V8
635 hp
474 kW

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 has 45 hp more than McLaren GTS 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren GTS 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: 45 hp (34 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
McLarenGTS4.0 V8
630 Nm
465 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
McLarenGTS4.0 V8
1,520 kg
3,351 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
McLarenGTS4.0 V8
326 km/h
203 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
McLarenGTS4.0 V83.2 s

Although Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 has more power, McLaren GTS 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren GTS 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: 0.4 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
McLarenGTS4.0 V8
418 hp/t
312 kW/t
2.4 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
McLarenGTS4.0 V8
635 hp
474 kW
3.2 s
326 km/h
203 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
McLarenGTS4.0 V8
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,213 mm
47.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB124.0 V8McLarenGTS4.0 V8
Power
680 hp
507 kW
635 hp
474 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
326 km/h
203 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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
2 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,213 mm
47.8 in
Range score
-
605 km
376 mi
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
418 hp/t
312 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMcLaren GTS 4.0 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

McLaren GTS 4.0 V8

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 308 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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