Car comparison

Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8vsAston Martin V12 Vantage 5.2 V12

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

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Aston Martin DB12

S 4.0 V8

700 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2025-present
VS

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

5.2 V12

700 hpGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2022-present

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    700 hp
    522 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V12
Power
700hp522kW
700hp522kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
753Nm555lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
322 km/h
200 mph
To 99% top speed
53.2s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
48.4s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
9.4s
Calculated
9.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
385hp/t287kW/t174hp/1000 lb
Calculated
390hp/t291kW/t177hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
440Nm/t294lb-ft/ton
Calculated
419Nm/t281lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
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Length
4,725mm186in
4,514mm178in
Width
2,045mm81in
1,962mm77in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,274mm50in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,705mm106in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
262L
346L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
78L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8Aston Martin V12 Vantage 5.2 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V126,500 rpm5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.4 s
9.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.0 s
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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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
700 hp
522 kW
Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V12
700 hp
522 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V12
753 Nm
555 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V12
1,795 kg
3,957 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 MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 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 MartinDB12S 4.0 V83.5 s
Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V123.5 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
385 hp/t
287 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V12
390 hp/t
291 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
700 hp
522 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V12
700 hp
522 kW
3.5 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 MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
Power
700 hp
522 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 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 MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V12
Power
700 hp
522 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
346 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,274 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8Aston MartinV12 Vantage5.2 V12
Power
700 hp
522 kW
700 hp
522 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
753 Nm
555 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 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
2 seats
Trunk
346 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,274 mm
50.2 in
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
346 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
385 hp/t
287 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
390 hp/t
291 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8

  • Has 47 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 5.2 V12

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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