Aston Martin DB12
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.
New comparisonMcLaren GTS
4.0 V8
Comparison overview
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Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8
- Fastest top speed340 km/h211 mph Unrestricted325 km/h202 mph Restricted
- Most powerful680 hp507 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best practicality score46/100
McLaren GTS 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.2 s
- Lightest1,520 kg3,351 lb
- Best power-to-weight418 hp/t312 kW/t2.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best economy score75/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | McLarenGTS4.0 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 V8: Power / Torque
- McLaren GTS 4.0 V8: 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 |
| McLarenGTS4.0 V8 | 7,500 rpm | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 7,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | McLarenGTS4.0 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 3.6 s |
| McLarenGTS4.0 V8 | 3.2 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| 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 |
| 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | McLarenGTS4.0 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | McLaren GTS 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.51 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,124 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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