Compare the2025 Aston Martin DB12VS 2025 Bugatti Mistral

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 Mistral 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 Mistral doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The DB12 has a standard Birds-eye Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Mistral only offers a rear monitor.

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 Mistral 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 Mistral doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the DB12 and the Mistral 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, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

On the EPA test cycle the DB12 gets better fuel mileage than the Mistral (15 city/22 hwy vs. 8 city/12 hwy).

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the DB12’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Mistral doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Aston Martin DB12 higher (5 out of 10) than the Bugatti Mistral (1). This means the DB12 produces up to 39 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Mistral every 15,000 miles.

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 Mistral.

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

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DB12’s wheelbase is 3.7 inches longer than on the Mistral (110.4 inches vs. 106.7 inches).

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

The DB12 is 7.7 inches narrower on average than the Mistral, making the DB12 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

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

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 Mistral doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its trunk, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

In case of a sudden change of weather, the DB12 has a standard remote convertible top that can be raised from a distance to protect the interior of the vehicle from damage. On a hot day the DB12 has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The Mistral doesn’t offer a remote top, so the driver will have to run to the car, get in and manually raise the top to prevent the interior from being damaged.

The DB12’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Mistral’s

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the DB12 detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The Mistral doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

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 Mistral 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 Mistral doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The DB12’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Mistral doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the DB12 has a standard Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The Mistral doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

The DB12’s standard separate stalk mounted cruise control is close at hand. The Mistral’s standard cruise control is on an over-crowded turn signal stalk.

Standard smartphone integration for the DB12 allows the driver and passengers access to select programs on their smartphones so they can stay connected without taking their eyes off the road or their hands from the wheel. The Mistral doesn’t offer factory integrated smartphone program access.

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 Mistral doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Aston Martin DB12 comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Bugatti Mistral isn’t available as a coupe.