Compare performance (727 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (168,900 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBX or Mercedes G-Class?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes G-Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 106,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,267 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G-Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers slightly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 900 Nm. That’s about 264 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBX is barely lighter – 2,320 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers markedly more boot space – 640 L compared to 491 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries only slightly more – 715 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
The Mercedes G-Class is decisively ahead 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.
With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.
detailsThe G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.
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Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
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Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
479 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
323 g/km
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,320 kg
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Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
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Trunk capacity
491 L
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Trunk capacity
640 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,998 mm
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
710 kg
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Payload
115 - 715 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
707 - 727 HP
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Power HP
387 - 605 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
900 Nm
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
520 - 535 kW
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Aston Martin
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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