2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins clearly, 100 to 82.1, on fuel & range.
2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8
The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan. The most efficient version, the DB12 V8, is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined. NHTSA lists …
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…
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Clear winThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins clearly, 100 to 82.1, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Classoverall 100 | 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8overall 82.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 58.3 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 100 | 82.1 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: model-level data · Aston Martin DB12 V8: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMercedes-Benz C-Class
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Aston Martin DB12 V8
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Aston Martin DB12 V8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | C300 | DB12 V8 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 29 | 17 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,650 | $4,550 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8?
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 V8 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 V8?
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8: 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.