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Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes CLE Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 133,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 10 L/100km.

CLE Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is visibly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers very slightly more boot space – 290 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 113 km
Aston Martin DB12
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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Aston Martin DB12

The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Aston Martin DB12
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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