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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Aston Martin DBX?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

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

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

CLE 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 CLE Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 109,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 12 L/100km.

DBX

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 DBX offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 414 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 CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Aston Martin DBX offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is very slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers substantially more boot space – 491 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries substantially more – 710 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 113 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Aston Martin DBX

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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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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 CLE Coupe
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
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