Compare the2022 Maserati LevanteVS 2021 Aston Martin DBX

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Maserati Levante are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Aston Martin DBX doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Levante has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The DBX doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Levante has standard Maserati Connect, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The DBX doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the Levante and the DBX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems and around view monitors.

The Levante comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The DBX’s 3-year basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

There are over 3 times as many Maserati dealers as there are Aston Martin dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Levante’s warranty.

The Levante Modena S’ standard 3.8 turbo V8 produces 8 more horsepower (550 vs. 542) and 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (538 vs. 516) than the DBX’s 4.0 turbo V8. The Levante Trofeo’s standard 3.8 turbo V8 produces 38 more horsepower (580 vs. 542) and 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (538 vs. 516) than the DBX’s 4.0 turbo V8.

On the EPA test cycle the Levante gets better mileage than the DBX:

Both the Levante and the DBX have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stop lights and heavy traffic. All Levantes have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

The Levante stops shorter than the DBX:

The Levante’s optional 265/35R22 front and 295/30R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the DBX’s 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

The Levante’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The DBX doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

The Levante’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the DBX’s (52.7% to 47.3%). This gives the Levante more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the Levante’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the DBX’s (38.4 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Levante has a greater minimum ground clearance than the DBX (9.7 vs. 9.3 inches), allowing the Levante to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Maserati Levante may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 50 to 300 pounds less than the Aston Martin DBX.

The front grille of the Levante uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The DBX doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the Levante Modena is quieter than the DBX (79 vs. 83 dB).

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Levante’s rear seats recline. The DBX’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Levante has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the DBX with its rear seat folded (57.3 vs. 54 cubic feet).

The Levante’s cargo area is larger than the DBX’s in almost every dimension:

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the Levante to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Aston Martin doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the DBX.

The Levante has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The DBX doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Levante’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The DBX does not have an oil pressure gauge.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Levante to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The DBX doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Levante has a standard rear wiper. The DBX doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Levante offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The DBX doesn’t offer cornering lights.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Levante has standard extendable sun visors. The DBX doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Levante to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The DBX doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Levante has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the DBX.

The Maserati Levante outsold the Aston Martin DBX by almost six to one during the 2021 model year.