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Mercedes E-Class vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Aston Martin DBX?

Mercedes E-Class vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBX

  • slightly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

E-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes E-Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 118,367 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 12.7 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 slightly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 142 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 E-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers somewhat more torque with 900 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

E-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class is visibly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers barely more boot space – 540 L compared to 491 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries only slightly more – 710 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class is decisively ahead 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 £50,500
E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E-Class
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes E-Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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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 E-Class
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
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