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Mercedes A Class vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

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

Mercedes A Class

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • moderately 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

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes A Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 273,432 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 11.2 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera 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 DBS Superleggera Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 349 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is visibly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
Mercedes A Class
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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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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Mercedes A Class
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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 - 421 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
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