Aston Martin DB12 vs BMW M8

How does the Aston Martin DB12 stack up against the BMW M8? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Aston Martin DB12Aston Martin DB12
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BMW M8BMW M8
SpecAston Martin DB12BMW M8
Horsepower (max)690 hp617 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s3.2 s
Top speed325 km/h305 km/h
Variants41
Body styleFront-engine 2+2 GTPerformance grand tourer
GenerationAM7F92 / F93
Production2023 – present2019 – present
Length4,725 mm4,867 mm
Width1,970 mm1,907 mm
Height1,290 mm1,362 mm
Wheelbase2,805 mm2,827 mm

Aston Martin DB12 vs BMW M8: common questions

Is the Aston Martin DB12 or BMW M8 faster?
The BMW M8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3s versus the Aston Martin DB12's 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 3.2s vs 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the Aston Martin DB12 or the BMW M8?
The Aston Martin DB12 makes more power: 690 hp (515 kW) versus 617 hp (460 kW) for the BMW M8.
Is the Aston Martin DB12 or BMW M8 faster on top speed?
The Aston Martin DB12 has the higher top speed at 202 mph (325 km/h), versus 190 mph (305 km/h) for the BMW M8.
What is the main difference between the Aston Martin DB12 and the BMW M8?
The Aston Martin DB12 is a front-engine 2+2 gt, while the BMW M8 is a performance grand tourer. That difference in body style drives most of the others.