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2012 Aston Martin Rapide

Rating7.8

Ranked #14 in

Midsize Sedan

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$207,895 - $226,850

Starting Price

Year

2012
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Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Striking exterior styling	Rivals are much quicker	New navigation system
Luxurious and lavishly designed interiors	On the expensive side
Razor-sharp handling with lively driving dynamics
Seamless and silky smooth V12 engine

Specs & Features

$207,895

price

470 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.9L 12cyl RWD 6A

engine

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize sedan segment, the 2012 Aston Martin Rapide Sedan is a direct competitor to the Porsche Panamera Turbo. Indirect rivals from the fullsize sedan segment with similar price ranges include Bentley Mulsanne and the Maserati Quattroporte. With two trims, the Aston Martin Rapide Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $207,895. It is offered with a 5.9L V12 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 470 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Aston Martin Rapide Sedan manages a 0-60 of 5.0 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG.

Buying Advice

You should opt for the Luxury trim that comes with upgraded features like different wheels, a standard ventilated front and rear seat, a secondary glass-trimmed key fob, glass switchgear, and a rear seat entertainment system.

Trims

Base
$207,895 onwards

1St row LCD monitor
20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
A-Spec Sport Seats
Front automatic air conditioning
Front passengers heated-cushion
Rear air conditioning with controls
Rear Fog/driving lights
Remote keyless entry
Seek-Scan Radio
Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Luxury
$226,850 onwards

20-inch polished aluminum Wheels

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7.81

Horsepower

470 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

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2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2012 Aston Martin Rapide Ranked #3	4.7 sec	13.2 sec	168 mph
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Ranked #1	3.9 sec	12.1 sec	-
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 Ranked #2	4.39 sec	-	-
2012 Maserati Quattroporte Ranked #4	5.3 sec	13.7 sec	174 mph
2012 Audi A7 Ranked #5	5.4 sec	14.2 sec	130 mph
2012 Porsche Panamera Ranked #5	5.4 sec	14 sec	160 mph

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2012 Aston Martin Rapide Ranked #5	13 mpg	19 mpg	15 mpg	23.9 gal.	310.7/454.1 mi.
2012 Audi A7 Ranked #1	18 mpg	28 mpg	22 mpg	19.8 gal.	356.4/554.4 mi.
2012 Porsche Panamera Ranked #2	18 mpg	27 mpg	21 mpg	21.1 gal.	475.2/712.8 mi.
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 Ranked #3	16 mpg	25 mpg	19 mpg	21.1 gal.	337.6/527.5 mi.
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Ranked #4	14 mpg	19 mpg	16 mpg	18 gal.	252/342 mi.
2012 Maserati Quattroporte Ranked #6	12 mpg	18 mpg	14 mpg	23.8 gal.	285.6/452.2 mi.

2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2012 Aston Martin Rapide Ranked #2	197.6 in.	75.9 in.	53.5 in.	4 in.	117.7 in.
2012 Maserati Quattroporte Ranked #1	200.7 in.	74.6 in.	56.6 in.	4 in.	120.6 in.
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 Ranked #3	196.7 in.	74.1 in.	55.4 in.	5 in.	113.2 in.
2012 Porsche Panamera Ranked #4	195.7 in.	83.2 in.	55.8 in.	5.6 in.	115 in.
2012 Audi A7 Ranked #5	195.6 in.	75.2 in.	55.9 in.	5 in.	114.7 in.
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Ranked #6	193.6 in.	74.1 in.	55.8 in.	5 in.	113.2 in.

2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2012 Aston Martin Rapide Ranked #3	14 cu.ft.	83 cu.ft.	31.3 cu.ft.
2012 Audi A7 Ranked #1	24.5 cu.ft.	101.5 cu.ft.	323.1 cu.ft.
2012 Porsche Panamera Ranked #2	15.7 cu.ft.	98 cu.ft.	44.6 cu.ft.
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Ranked #4	13.6 cu.ft.	94.1 cu.ft.	13.6 cu.ft.
2012 Maserati Quattroporte Ranked #5	15.9 cu.ft.	-	15.9 cu.ft.
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 Ranked #6	15.3 cu.ft.	104.3 cu.ft.	-

2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume
2012 Aston Martin Rapide Ranked #1	35.9 cu.ft.	14 cu.ft.	31.3 cu.ft.
2012 Porsche Panamera Ranked #2	44.6 cu.ft.	15.7 cu.ft.	44.6 cu.ft.
2012 Maserati Quattroporte Ranked #3	12 cu.ft.	15.9 cu.ft.	15.9 cu.ft.
2012 Audi A7 Ranked #4	323.1 cu.ft.	24.5 cu.ft.	323.1 cu.ft.
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 Ranked #5	-	15.3 cu.ft.	-
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Ranked #6	15.7 cu.ft.	13.6 cu.ft.	13.6 cu.ft.

2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2012 Aston Martin Rapide Ranked #2	-	-	4387 lbs.
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Ranked #1	1000 lbs.	-	4222 lbs.
2012 Maserati Quattroporte Ranked #2	-	587 lbs.	4389 lbs.
2012 Audi A7 Ranked #2	-	-	4210 lbs.
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 Ranked #2	-	1070 lbs.	4277 lbs.
2012 Porsche Panamera Ranked #2	-	1334 lbs.	3880 lbs.