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Aston Martin Vanquish vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (835 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (330,900 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin Vanquish or Mercedes GLS?

Aston Martin Vanquish vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Aston Martin Vanquish

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes GLS

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vanquish

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes GLS is significantly cheaper – starting at 92,700 £ , while the Aston Martin Vanquish costs 330,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 238,195 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLS uses 7.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin Vanquish with 13.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

GLS

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 Vanquish offers clearly more power – delivering 835 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 431 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vanquish is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vanquish delivers visibly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin Vanquish is visibly lighter – 1,910 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 670 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more boot space – 355 L compared to 248 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS is far ahead 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 £92,700
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Aston Martin Vanquish
Mercedes GLS

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Aston Martin Vanquish

The Aston Martin Vanquish wraps brutal power in impossibly elegant coachwork, turning every commute into a cinematic entrance. It’s a driver’s car that pampers with sumptuous finishes while subtly reminding you that discretion was never part of its vocabulary.

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Aston Martin Vanquish
Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption

Price
330,900 - 357,400 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
13.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
312 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,005 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
219 - 248 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,044 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
835 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
1,000 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
614 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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