Aston Martin DB12 vs BMW M5 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Aston Martin DB12 and BMW M5 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Aston Martin DB12 4.0-litre is priced at ₹4.34 Cr, BMW M5 Competition is priced at ₹20.09 Cr.
Aston Martin DB12 4.0-litre comes with 5198 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, DOHC engine, BMW M5 Competition comes with 4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Aston Martin DB12 vs BMW M5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Aston Martin DB12	BMW M5
Engine Capacity	5198 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	670 bhp @ 6000 rpm	717 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Aston Martin DB12

₹ 4.34 Cr

Ex-Showroom

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BMW M5

₹ 2.08 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

4.34 Cr

2.08 Cr

EMI

₹8,01,725

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹37,08,671

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Doors

2 Doors

4 Doors

Bootspace

262 litres

530 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

78 litres

68 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

800 Nm @ 2750 Rpm

1000 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

4.0L M177 Twin-turbocharged V8

Twin-Turbocharged V8

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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Lithium Ion, 18.6 Volt

Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

670 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

717 Bhp @ 5600 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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3.5 seconds

Others

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Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

800 Nm @ 2750 Rpm

1000 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

12.75 kmpl

49.75 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

325 kmph

305 kmph

Drivetrain

RWD

AWD

Driving Range

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69 km

Engine

5198 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, DOHC

4395 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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3.5 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

City Mileage

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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4, DOHC

Ground Clearance (unladen)

120 mm

128 mm

Height

1295 mm

1469 mm

Width

2145 mm

1903 mm

Ground Clearance

120 mm

128 mm

Kerb Weight

1685 kg

1970 kg

Wheelbase

2805 mm

2982 mm

Length

4725 mm

4983 mm

Rear Suspension

Multi-link Suspension, With Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar

Five-link Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - With Tube

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Space Saver

Front Tyres

275 / 35 R21

285 / 40 R20

Rear Tyres

325 / 30 R21

295 / 35 R21

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone, Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar

Double Wishbone Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control

Four Wheel Steering

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

12.4 metres

6.3 metres

Antenna

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Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

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Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote With Boot Opener

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out)

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Forward / Back)

Headrests

Front

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Front Seatback Pockets

Massage Seats

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

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Silverstone | Black , Aragon Brown | Black , Black | Black

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out)

10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Headrest: Forward / Back)

Rear Armrest

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Heated

Third Row Seat Type

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

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Split Rear Seat

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Puncture Repair Kit

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Rear Middle Head Rest

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Black

Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Rear Windshield Blind

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Interior Door Handles

Painted

Chrome

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Soft-close Door

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Optional

Rear Wiper

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Internal Hard Drive

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone

Phone & Audio Streaming

Speakers

DVD Playback

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Apple CarPlay

iPod Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Wireless Charger

Voice Command

Android Auto

Display

Touch-screen Display

AM/FM Radio

GPS Navigation System

Steering-mounted controls

AUX Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

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Gesture Control

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Touchscreen Size

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12.3 inch

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

Multi-Function Display

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Analogue

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Analogue

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front & Rear

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

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Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Reverse Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Rear AC

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Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Third Row AC Zone

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Air Purifier

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Optional

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Fog Lights

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED Projector

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Active

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

Front And Rear

Ambient Interior Count

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Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Descent Control

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW M5

✓Delivers exceptional road dynamics and confident handling.
✓The hybrid powertrain provides strong and refined performance.
✓BMW states that it offers an all-electric driving range of approximately 69 km.