Head-to-head
2027 Aston Martin DB12 S vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins clearly, 100 to 82.3, on fuel & range.
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2027 Aston Martin DB12 S
The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe. The most efficient version, the DB12 S, is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall …
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The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the C300, is EPA-rated…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Clear winThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins clearly, 100 to 82.3, on fuel & range.
Fuel & range 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class leads by 41.3
| Category · weight | 2027 Aston Martin DB12 Soverall 82.3 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Classoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 58.7 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 82.3 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Aston Martin DB12 S: base trim DB12 S RWD · Mercedes-Benz C-Class: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins
- It is rated 29 combined against 17 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,850 against $4,850).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
30 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 8 | — |
| Engine displacement | 4,000 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | All-alloy quad overhead cam 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 690 hp | — |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (combined) | 23.7 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.083:1 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — |
| Overall height | 50.8 in | — |
| Overall length | 186 in | — |
| Overall width | 78 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 110 in | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double wishbone with coil springs and anti-roll bar | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and anti-roll bar | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Variable electric power assistance rack and pinion (EPAS) | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20.3 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 410 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electric | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 360 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | Carbon ceramic disc with four-piston calipers | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 21 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | Front 275/35ZR21; Rear 325/30ZR21 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.5 gal | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
111 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control Stop & Go (ACC) | std | — |
| 3D Surround View System (3D SVS) | std | — |
| Forward Collision warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Assist (RCTA) | std | — |
| Airbags - Driver & front passenger, with passenger deactivation | std | — |
| Lane Depature Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Assist (DAA) | std | — |
| Front and rear parking sensors with visual indicator | std | — |
| Front and rear parking sensors with visual indicator | std | — |
| Active rear brake lights | std | — |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | std | — |
| Auto High Beam Control (AHB) | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency braking (AEB) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Assist (BSA) | std | — |
| Door Exit Assist (DEW) | std | — |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC) | std | — |
| Dynamic torque vectoring (DTV) | std | — |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) | std | — |
| Hands Off Detection (HOD) | std | — |
| Hydraulic brake assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Matrix High Beam Control (MHB) - Market Dependant | std | — |
| Positive torque control (PTC) | std | — |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | std | — |
| Seatbelts - Seatbelt occupancy detection and indication | std | — |
| Traction control (TC) | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle alarm and immobiliser | std | — |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| SOS Emergency Call (EU / Rus only) | std | — |
| 10.25" TFT driver information display | std | — |
| 10.25" TFT Touch Screen Central Display | std | — |
| 390-watt 11 Speaker Aston Martin Audio System | std | — |
| AM/FM/HD/DAB radio | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay Ultra® | std | — |
| Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity with audio streaming | std | — |
| Natural Voice control | std | — |
| Satellite navigation system | std | — |
| SiriusXM Satellite radio (US/CA only) | std | — |
| USB ports (x2) | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charging | std | — |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| 12v charging socket | std | — |
| Keyless entry with remote central locking | std | — |
| Keyless start/stop button | std | — |
| Electric windows | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 2-zone climate control | std | — |
Seating1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Heated seats | std | — |
Interior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror | std | — |
| "Made in Great Britain" engine inspection plaque | std | — |
| Ambient lighting | std | — |
| Anodised aluminium sill plaques with Aston Martin wings | std | — |
| Cabin courtesy lighting | std | — |
| Carpeted cabin | std | — |
| Door integrated puddle lighting | std | — |
| Door sill plaques - anodised with 'Aston Martin' wings | std | — |
| Door stowage pockets | std | — |
| Electric steering column tilt & reach adjustment | std | — |
| Front centre armrest | std | — |
| Front centre armrests with cubby stowage | std | — |
| Glovebox | std | — |
| Twin cupholders | std | — |
| Sun visors with illumintaed vanity mirrors | std | — |
Exterior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| 21" Forged Alloy Wheels | std | — |
| 6-Vane metal grille | std | — |
| Bi-LED headlights | std | — |
| Black bonnet mesh | std | — |
| Bright Chrome exhaust finishers | std | — |
| Bright Chrome side strakes | std | — |
| Deployable spoiler with Aston Martin Aeroblade™ system | std | — |
| Extruded Bonded Aluminium Body Structure with Composite Panels | std | — |
| Front 21''x 9.5J - AML Specific Michelin Pilot Sport S 5: 275/35/ZR21 | std | — |
| Gloss Black window surround (Coupe Only) | std | — |
| Laminated windscreen with clear noise-insulation layer | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED High & Low beam headlamps with Auto High Beam (AHB), integrated direction indicator, daytime running lights, position lamp & lock/unlock graphic theatre | std | — |
| LED light blade tail lamps | std | — |
| LED rear fog and reverse lights | std | — |
| LED tail lights - red | std | — |
| Rain sensing windscreen wipers | std | — |
| Rear 21" x 11.5J - AML Specific Michelin Pilot Sport S 5: 325/30/ZR21 | std | — |
| Swan Wing opening, infinite stop, frameless doors | std | — |
| Two Door Coupe Body Style with 2+2 Seating | std | — |
| Automatic headlights with Auto High Beam (AHB) | std | — |
| Heated rear window | std | — |
Powertrain16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| 4 driver selectable powertrain calibrations (GT, Sport, Sport +, Wet) | std | — |
| Acceleration: 0-62 (0-100km/h) in 3.5 seconds | std | — |
| All-alloy quad overhead cam, 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 | std | — |
| Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft | std | — |
| Compression Ratio 8.6 | std | — |
| Direct Injection - Sequential electronic fuel injection | std | — |
| Dual Twin Scroll Turbochargers (one per bank) | std | — |
| Electronic differential (E-Diff) | std | — |
| Engine stop/start | std | — |
| Final drive ratio 3.083:1 | std | — |
| Four catalytic converters with oxygen sensors | std | — |
| Maximum power: 515kW (690 bhp / 700 PS) at 6000 rpm | std | — |
| Maximum speed: 202mph (325km/h) | std | — |
| Maximum torque: 800 Nm (590 lb ft) at 2750 - 6000 rpm | std | — |
| Rear mid-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system | std | — |
| Wet sump pressurised system | std | — |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| 2.375 turns lock-to-lock | std | — |
| Adaptive Damping System (ADS) | std | — |
| Electric park brake | std | — |
| Front independent double wishbone design coil springs and anti-roll bar | std | — |
| Front ventilated two-piece carbon ceramic brake discs Ø410 X 38mm with six-piston calipers | std | — |
| Intelligent DTX Dampers utilising Skyhook Technology | std | — |
| Non-Isolated steering column | std | — |
| Rear carbon ceramic brake discs Ø360 x 38mm with four-piston calipers | std | — |
| Rear multi-link suspension, with coil springs and anti-roll bar | std | — |
| Speed-proportional steering with 13:09:01 ratio | std | — |
| Variable Electrical Power Assistance, rack & pinion steering system (EPAS) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPAston Martin DB12 S
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 1 trims | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | DB12 S | C300 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 17 | 29 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,850 | $2,850 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins clearly, 100 to 82.3, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class scores 100 and the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S 82.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
2027 Aston Martin DB12 S: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins: it is rated 29 combined against 17 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,850 against $4,850). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.