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Mercedes V Class vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Aston Martin DBX?

Mercedes V Class vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes V Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 120,693 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

DBX

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 Aston Martin DBX offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 490 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

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

V 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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is marginally lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries markedly more – 908 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 198 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V 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 £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
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 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
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
710 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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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