Aston Martin DB12 vs Ferrari 296 GTB

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Aston Martin DB12
$363,195 AUD
Ferrari 296 GTB
$568,300 AUD
Performance
Power500 kW▲ 610 kW
Torque▲ 800 Nm740 Nm
0–100 km/h3.6s▲ 2.9s
0–200 km/hNot published7.3s
Top speed325 km/h▲ >330 km/h
Power-to-weight280 kW/t▲ 415 kW/t
Engine
Engine4.0L twin-turbo V83.0L twin-turbo V6 + hybrid
Displacement3,982 cc2,992 cc
Cylinders86
AspirationTwin-turbochargedTwin-turbocharged
HybridNoPlug-in hybrid
Drivetrain
Driven wheelsRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission8-spd automatic8-spd dual-clutch
Efficiency
Fuel typePetrol (98 RON)Petrol + electric
Fuel economy12.2 L/100km▲ 6.4 L/100km
CO₂278 g/km▲ 149 g/km
Fuel tank78 L65 L
EV-only rangeN/A25 km
BatteryN/A7.5 kWh
Dimensions & weight
Length4,725 mm4,565 mm
Width (excl mirrors)1,980 mm1,958 mm
Height1,295 mm1,187 mm
Wheelbase2,805 mm2,600 mm
Kerb weight1,788 kg▲ 1,470 kg (dry)
Wheels & brakes
Front tyre275/35 ZR21245/35 ZR20
Rear tyre325/30 ZR21305/35 ZR20
Carbon ceramic brakesOptionalStandard
Ownership
Launch price$363,195 AUD$568,300 AUD
Warranty3yr / unlimited km3yr / unlimited km
Service interval12mo / 16,000 km12mo / 20,000 km
Production statusIn productionIn production

What each would cost to buy new

The price plus stamp duty, in the state you pick. Luxury car tax is already inside a new car’s price.

▲ marks the stronger figure. Prices are launch RRP before on-road costs. Weight basis varies between makers, so power-to-weight is indicative. Specs checked 28 Jul 2026.

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