Compare the2025 Aston Martin DB12VS 2025 Lamborghini Temerario

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

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 Temerario doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the DB12 and the Temerario 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, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems and rearview cameras.

The Temerario’s redline is at 10,000 RPM, which causes more engine wear, and a greater chance of a catastrophic engine failure. The DB12 has a 7000 RPM redline.

For better traction, the DB12 has larger front tires than the Temerario (275/35R21 vs. 255/35R20).

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

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DB12’s wheelbase is 5.8 inches longer than on the Temerario (110.4 inches vs. 104.6 inches).

The DB12’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (48% to 52%) than the Temerario’s (43.4% to 56.6%). This gives the DB12 more stable handling and braking.

The DB12 has standard seating for 4 passengers; the Temerario 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 Temerario doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its trunk, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

The Aston Martin DB12 has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are not standard on all versions of the Temerario.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Aston Martin DB12 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The Temerario doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

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 Temerario doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

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