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Mercedes GLS vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 707 HP), boot space and price (96,100 £ vs 204,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Aston Martin DBX?

Mercedes GLS vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient

Aston Martin DBX

  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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

GLS

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 GLS is considerably cheaper – starting at 96,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 204,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 108,308 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLS uses 7.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

DBX

Engine and Performance:

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 somewhat more power – delivering 707 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBX is marginally faster – reaching 310 km/h, while the Mercedes GLS tops out at 280 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers very slightly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBX is barely lighter – 2,320 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers clearly more boot space – 491 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS offers markedly more capacity – up to 2,400 L, about 870 L more than the Aston Martin DBX.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries only slightly more – 710 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS 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.

from £96,100
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.8 - 13.7 L/100km
Mercedes GLS
Aston Martin DBX

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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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 GLS
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
96,100 - 208,500 £
Price
204,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
87 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,825 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
5,208 - 5,233 mm
Length
5,039 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,782 - 1,838 mm
Height
1,680 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,400 L
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
707 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
310 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
520 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

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