Compare performance (313 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Aston Martin DB12?
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 CLE Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 133,085 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 10 L/100km.
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 DB12 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.
In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is noticeably lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers barely more boot space – 290 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.
The Mercedes CLE Coupe 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.
The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.
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The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.
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Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
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Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
113 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
49 g/km
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co2
276 - 278 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
Coupe
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Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
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Seats
4
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,175 kg
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Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
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Trunk capacity
290 L
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Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,861 mm
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Width
1,980 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
405 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin 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
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
313 HP
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Power HP
680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
550 Nm
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Torque
800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
230 kW
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Power kW
500 kW
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Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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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