Compare the2025 Aston Martin DB12VS 2024 McLaren 750S

The DB12 has standard Automatic Emergency Braking, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The 750S doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

The DB12’s 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. The 750S doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the DB12’s standard Rear Cross Traffic Assist uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The 750S doesn’t offer a rear cross-path warning system.

The DB12’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The 750S doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the DB12 and the 750S have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and rearview cameras.

The Aston Martin DB12 weighs 842 to 1193 pounds more than the McLaren 750S. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts. Crosswinds also affect lighter cars more.

The 750S’ redline is at 8500 RPM, which causes more engine wear, and a greater chance of a catastrophic engine failure. The DB12 has a 7000 RPM redline.

On the EPA test cycle the DB12 gets better fuel mileage than the 750S (15 city/22 hwy vs. 15 city/19 hwy).

The DB12 has 1.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the 750S (20.5 vs. 19 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Aston Martin DB12, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the 750S.

For better stopping power the DB12’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the 750S:

For better traction, the DB12 has larger front tires than the 750S (F:275/35R21 & R:305/30R21 vs. F:245/35R19 & R:305/30R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the DB12 has standard 21-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are available on the 750S.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DB12’s wheelbase is 5.3 inches longer than on the 750S (110.4 inches vs. 105.1 inches).

The DB12’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (48% to 52%) than the 750S’ (41.2% to 58.8%). This gives the DB12 more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the DB12’s turning circle is 1.6 feet tighter than the 750S’ (38.4 feet vs. 40 feet).

The DB12 has standard seating for 4 passengers; the 750S can only carry 2.

The DB12 has 25 cubic feet more passenger volume than the 750S (72 vs. 47).

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the DB12’s trunk can be opened just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The 750S doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its trunk, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

If the windows are left open on the DB12 the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the 750S can’t use the remote to operate the windows.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the DB12 keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The 750S doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the DB12’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The 750S doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the DB12 has standard steering wheel controls for the radio. The 750S doesn’t offer steering wheel audio controls.

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 750S doesn’t offer an automated parking system.