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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

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

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

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 significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 12.8 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers substantially 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 clearly 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 clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

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 clearly 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 markedly 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 a bit 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

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

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

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

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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