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2027 Aston Martin DB12 S vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins clearly, 100 to 82.1, 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 compact sedan. The most efficient version, the DB12 S, is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no…

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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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 win

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins clearly, 100 to 82.1, on fuel & range.

Fuel & range2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class leads by 41.7
Category · weight2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Classoverall 1002027 Aston Martin DB12 Soverall 82.1
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310058.3
Safetyw 4100100
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall10082.1

Mercedes-Benz C-Class: model-level data · Aston Martin DB12 S: model-level data. 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.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Aston Martin DB12 S

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassAston Martin DB12 S
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsHEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedC300DB12 S
Combined mpg / MPGe2917
EPA annual fuel cost$2,650$4,550
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins clearly, 100 to 82.1, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class scores 100 and the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S 82.1. 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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S?

2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S: 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.