Which is better: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Aston Martin DB12 vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance starts lower at $207,900.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (207,900).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).

Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (11).

Which has better horsepower: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance leads on horsepower in this comparison (805).

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Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2025 Aston Martin DB12

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2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance

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Overview

Spec	Aston Martin DB12V8	Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E PerformanceAMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Selected trim	V8	AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Body style	Coupe	Convertible
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	plug-in hybrid
Model year	2025	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Aston Martin DB12V8	Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E PerformanceAMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE
MSRP	$245,000	$207,900 (best)
For sale now	0	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Aston Martin DB12V8	Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E PerformanceAMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Combined MPG	17 MPG	18 MPG (best)
City MPG	15 MPG	16 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	22 MPG	22 MPG
Combined MPGe	—	29 MPGe (best)
Electric range	—	11 mi (best)
240V charge time	—	1.1 hr (best)
Fuel tank	20.6 gal (best)	18.5 gal

Performance

Spec	Aston Martin DB12V8	Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E PerformanceAMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Horsepower	671 hp	805 hp (best)
Torque	590 lb-ft	1047 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	4 L	4 L
Cylinders	V8	V8

Size & capability

Spec	Aston Martin DB12V8	Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E PerformanceAMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Seating	4 seats	4 seats
Doors	2	2
Cargo volume	—	3.9 cu ft (best)
Curb weight	3,942 lbs (best)	4,839 lbs
Wheelbase	110.4 in (best)	106.3 in
Length	186 in (best)	185.2 in
Width	76.5 in (best)	75.4 in
Height	51 in	53.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Aston Martin DB12V8	Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E PerformanceAMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Aston Martin DB12	Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance
1	V8 $245,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)	AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE $207,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	V8 Volante $265,000 MSRP	—

Trim

Aston Martin DB12

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance

$245,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE

$207,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

V8 Volante

$265,000 MSRP

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Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance FAQ

Which is better: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?: It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Aston Martin DB12 vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?: Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance starts lower at $207,900.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (207,900).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (11).
Which has better horsepower: 2025 Aston Martin DB12 or 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance?: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG S E Performance leads on horsepower in this comparison (805).