Compare the2026 Bugatti Tourbillon VS 2026 Aston Martin DB12

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Bugatti Tourbillon are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Aston Martin DB12 doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Bugatti Tourbillon has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The DB12 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Tourbillon has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The DB12 doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

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

The Tourbillon comes with a full 4-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car. The DB12’s 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

Bugatti pays for scheduled maintenance on the Tourbillon for 4 years and unlimited miles. Bugatti will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Aston Martin doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the DB12.

The Tourbillon’s 8.3 DOHC V16 hybrid produces 1104 more horsepower (1775 vs. 671) and 443 lbs.-ft. more torque (1033 vs. 590) than the DB12’s standard 4.0 turbo V8. The Tourbillon’s 8.3 DOHC V16 hybrid produces 1085 more horsepower (1775 vs. 690) and 443 lbs.-ft. more torque (1033 vs. 590) than the DB12 S’ standard 4.0 turbo V8.

The Tourbillon can travel with zero emissions for 37 miles. The DB12 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Tourbillon’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The DB12 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Tourbillon has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The DB12 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Tourbillon offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The DB12 doesn’t offer an SMG or a conventional manual transmission.

All wheel drive, available in the Tourbillon, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Aston Martin DB12 is not available with all wheel drive.

The Tourbillon has standard air brakes, which adjust the rear spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The DB12 doesn’t offer air brakes.

For better traction, the Tourbillon has larger tires than the DB12 (F:285/35R20 & R:345/30R21 vs. F:275/35R21 & R:325/30R21).

The Tourbillon is 7.1 inches shorter than the DB12, making the Tourbillon easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the Tourbillon. The DB12 doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.