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Mercedes S-Class vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 306,000 £ ) 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 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • somewhat more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 201,981 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 11.3 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

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 DBS Superleggera Coupe offers somewhat more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers marginally more torque with 900 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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 more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,845 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more boot space – 530 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
420 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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