Compare the2023 Aston Martin DBXVS 2022 Mercedes AMG GLC

The Aston Martin DBX has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the DBX’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

The DBX’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the AMG GLC.

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

The Aston Martin DBX weighs 778 to 976 pounds more than the Mercedes AMG GLC. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

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

The DBX’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the AMG GLC’s (10 vs. 5 years).

The DBX’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 157 more horsepower (542 vs. 385) and 132 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 384) than the AMG GLC’s 3.0 turbo V6. The DBX707’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 312 more horsepower (697 vs. 385) and 279 lbs.-ft. more torque (663 vs. 384) than the AMG GLC’s 3.0 turbo V6.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the DBX’s fuel efficiency. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The DBX has 5.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG GLC (22.5 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The DBX has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better stopping power the DBX’s brake rotors are larger than those on the AMG GLC:

The DBX 707 has standard heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The DBX stops shorter than the AMG GLC:

For better traction, the DBX has larger tires than the AMG GLC (F:285/40R22 & R:325/35R22 vs. F:255/45R20 & R:285/40R20).

The DBX’s standard 285/40R22 front and 325/35R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the AMG GLC 43’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires. The DBX’s optional 285/35R23 front and 325/30R23 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the AMG GLC 43’s optional 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the DBX has standard 22-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the AMG GLC 43. The DBX’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the AMG GLC 43.

The DBX has active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The DBX offers an available active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Mercedes doesn’t offer an active suspension on the AMG GLC.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DBX’s wheelbase is 7.4 inches longer than on the AMG GLC (120.5 inches vs. 113.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the DBX is 2.5 inches wider in the front and .5 inches wider in the rear than on the AMG GLC.

The DBX707 handles at .97 G’s, while the AMG GLC 43 pulls only .93 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The DBX executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the AMG GLC 43 (24.4 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 25.2 seconds @ .75 average G’s).

The DBX has 3.1 inches more front headroom, .9 inches more front legroom, 1.1 inches more front shoulder room, 1.5 inches more rear headroom and 3.6 inches more rear legroom than the AMG GLC.

Flexibility is maximized at the game, campground or a drive-in theatre in the DBX when its optional tailgating rear seats are deployed, allowing people to sit facing out of the liftgate. (Do not use while vehicle is in motion.) The AMG GLC doesn’t offer tailgating seats.

The DBX has a much larger cargo volume than the AMG GLC with its rear seat up (22.5 vs. 17.6 cubic feet).

The DBX’s cargo area is larger than the AMG GLC’s in every dimension:

The DBX’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the AMG GLC’s (5940 vs. 3500 pounds).

Trailer Stability Control is standard on the DBX, using the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the AMG GLC.

The DBX’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The AMG GLC’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the DBX has standard dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the DBX’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The AMG GLC doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.