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Mercedes V Class vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Mercedes V Class vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V Class

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 V Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 280,121 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

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 DBS Superleggera Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 533 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is a bit lighter – 1,945 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries considerably more – 908 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 488 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class is far ahead 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.

from £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
6
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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