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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Aston Martin DBX?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLA Coupe

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 CLA Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129,221 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.3 L/100km.

DBX

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 DBX offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 373 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

CLA 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers somewhat more boot space – 491 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries markedly more – 710 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 542 - 791 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Aston Martin DBX

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.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
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