Aston Martin DB12 S vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the DB12 S: 5 comparisons against 5 rivals across the 2026–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
5 rivals · verdicts at default weightsClear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the DB12 S wins and loses
5 scored head-to-headsThe DB12 S leads on performance in 4 of 4, tech & comfort in 3 of 4; it trails on fuel & range in 5 of 5, space & cargo in 3 of 3. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the DB12 S scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | DB12 S leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 0 of 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety | 2 of 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Performance | 4 of 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 3 of 4 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions about the Aston Martin DB12 S head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Aston Martin DB12 S or the Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla edges it, 85.4 to 81.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety. The Aston Martin DB12 S is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Corolla comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Aston Martin DB12 S vs 2027 Toyota Corolla). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Aston Martin DB12 S or the Ford Mustang?
The Aston Martin DB12 S wins clearly, 89.4 to 70.9, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Ford Mustang vs 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Aston Martin DB12 S or the Volkswagen Jetta?
The Aston Martin DB12 S wins clearly, 85 to 74.9, on tech & comfort, performance, safety. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Aston Martin DB12 S vs 2027 Volkswagen Jetta). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Aston Martin DB12 S or the 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 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Aston Martin DB12 S vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Aston Martin DB12 S or the Genesis G70?
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 92.4 to 81.3, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Aston Martin DB12 S is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.9 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis G70 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Aston Martin DB12 S vs 2027 Genesis G70). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Aston Martin DB12 S win and lose against its rivals?
The DB12 S leads on performance in 4 of 4, tech & comfort in 3 of 4; it trails on fuel & range in 5 of 5, space & cargo in 3 of 3. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.