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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (770 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (306,000 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DBS Superleggera Coupe

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 A Class Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 273,279 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 12.8 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

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 DBS Superleggera Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 450 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is clearly faster – reaching 338 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 88 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes A Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers visibly more boot space – 395 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries somewhat more – 490 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly superior overall 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
306,000 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
314 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
270 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
4,715 mm
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,285 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
770 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
338 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
900 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
566 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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