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Mercedes S Class vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 306000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Mercedes S Class

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

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

S Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes S Class has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 97200 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 208830 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.50 L. The difference is about 11.20 L per 100 km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

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 Mercedes S Class has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 802 HP compared to 770 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe takes 3.40 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 338 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 88 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls noticeable stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 900 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm difference.

S Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes S Class offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is a bit lighter – 1845 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers convincingly more room – 550 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class significantly takes the win – 730 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class 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.

Mercedes S Class
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

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S Class

Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 802 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 13.2 L
  • Electric Range : 31 - 117 km

Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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Mercedes S Class
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
306000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
13.50 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
1845 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
4715 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
1970 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.40 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
5204 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

The Mercedes S Class is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.