Compare the2025 Aston Martin DBXVS 2024 Mercedes AMG GLE Coupe

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 GLE Coupe doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

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 GLE Coupe.

Both the DBX and the AMG GLE Coupe 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, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

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 GLE Coupe’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

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

The DBX’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 268 more horsepower (697 vs. 429) and 251 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 413) than the GLE 53 Coupe’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid. The DBX’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 94 more horsepower (697 vs. 603) and 37 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 627) than the GLE 63 S Coupe’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the DBX707 gets better fuel mileage than the AMG GLE 63 S Coupe (15 city/20 hwy vs. 15 city/19 hwy).

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 GLE Coupe doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The DBX’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The AMG GLE Coupe doesn’t offer launch control.

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

For better traction, the DBX has larger tires than the AMG GLE Coupe (F:285/40R22 & R:325/35R22 vs. F:275/45R21 & R:315/40R21).

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 GLE Coupe’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 GLE Coupe’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 21-inch wheels are standard on the AMG GLE Coupe. The DBX’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 22-inch wheels optional on the AMG GLE Coupe.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DBX’s wheelbase is 4.9 inches longer than on the AMG GLE Coupe (120.5 inches vs. 115.6 inches).

For greater off-road capability the DBX has a 1.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the AMG GLE Coupe (9.3 vs. 7.5 inches), allowing the DBX to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Aston Martin DBX may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 650 pounds less than the Mercedes AMG GLE Coupe.

The DBX has 5 cubic feet more passenger volume than the AMG GLE Coupe (109 vs. 104).

The DBX has .4 inches more front headroom and 2.2 inches more rear headroom than the AMG GLE Coupe.

The DBX has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the AMG GLE Coupe (22.5 vs. 17 cubic feet).

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 GLE Coupe.

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 GLE Coupe doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.