Compare the2025 Aston Martin DB12VS 2024 Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

To maximize occupant safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Aston Martin DB12 have pretensioners to eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer pretensioners.

The DB12’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the GranTurismo Folgore.

The DB12 has a standard Birds-eye Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The GranTurismo Folgore only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The DB12 has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the GranTurismo Folgore’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the DB12 has standard Rear Cross Traffic Assist, helping the driver avoid collisions. Maserati charges extra for Rear Cross Path on the GranTurismo Folgore.

Both the DB12 and the GranTurismo Folgore have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The DB12 comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The GranTurismo Folgore’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The DB12’s corrosion warranty is 6 years and unlimited miles longer than the GranTurismo Folgore’s (10/unlimited vs. 4/50,000).

For better stopping power the DB12’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GranTurismo Folgore:

For better traction, the DB12 has larger tires than the GranTurismo Folgore (F:275/35R21 & R:305/30R21 vs. F:265/30R20 & R:295/30R21).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the DB12 has standard 21-inch wheels. Only 20-inch front wheels are available on the GranTurismo Folgore.

For better maneuverability, the DB12’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the GranTurismo Folgore’s (38.4 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The Aston Martin DB12 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 750 to 950 pounds less than the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore.

The DB12 Coupe is 8.2 inches shorter than the GranTurismo Folgore, making the DB12 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The DB12’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The DB12’s Auto Parking can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Aston Martin DB12 comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore isn’t available as a convertible.