Compare performance (421 HP vs 707 HP), boot space and price (38800 £ vs 204400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or Aston Martin DBX?
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 GLA has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38800 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 204400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 165592 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.20 L. The difference is about 11.30 L per 100 km.
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 has a decisively edge – offering 707 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Mercedes GLA takes 4.30 s. That’s about 1 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin DBX performs slightly better – reaching 310 km/h, while the Mercedes GLA tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Aston Martin DBX pulls significantly stronger with 900 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLA is decisively lighter – 1570 kg compared to 2320 kg. The difference is around 750 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers slightly more room – 491 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Aston Martin DBX performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1530 L, which is about 100 L more than the Mercedes GLA.
When it comes to payload, Aston Martin DBX distinct takes the win – 710 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.
The Mercedes GLA sits 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 GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.
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.
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Price
38800 - 75300 £
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Price
204400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
14.20 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
74 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
66 - 216 g/km
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co2
323 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
87 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
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Curb weight
2320 kg
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Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
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Trunk capacity
491 L
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Length
4412 - 4443 mm
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Length
5039 mm
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Width
1834 - 1849 mm
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Width
1998 mm
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Height
1590 - 1616 mm
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Height
1680 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
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Max trunk capacity
1530 L
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Payload
480 - 500 kg
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Payload
710 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
707 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.30 s
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Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
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Max Speed
310 km/h
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Torque
230 - 500 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
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
520 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
3982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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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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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.