Compare performance (354 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Aston Martin DBX?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 128,047 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.2 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 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers significantly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.
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 Shooting Brake is noticeably lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers barely more boot space – 491 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.
When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries markedly more – 710 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 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.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
detailsWith 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
323 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
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,320 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
491 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,998 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
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
710 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
707 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
900 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
520 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Aston Martin
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