Aston Martin DBX vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The Aston Martin DBX starts from $429,000 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class opens at $214,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz G-Class the more affordable entry point by $214,100.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $471,900 and $236,390 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz G-Class by roughly $7,835 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Aston Martin DBX features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Aston Martin DBX stands out with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Aston Martin DBX gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers nappa leather.

The Aston Martin DBX uses a Twin-turbo petrol producing 520kW and 900Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.3 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class responds with a Diesel making 270kW and 750Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds.

The Aston Martin DBX has the clear power advantage at 520kW vs 270kW. In the real-world sprint, the Aston Martin DBX is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Aston Martin DBX measures 5,039mm long on a 3,060mm wheelbase, 214mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at 4,825mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Aston Martin DBX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 638L in the Aston Martin DBX and 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, giving the Aston Martin DBX a 158L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,700kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $4,047/year for the Aston Martin DBX and $2,480/year for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. That is a $1,567 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Estimated annual total: $4,047 (Aston Martin DBX) vs $2,480 (Mercedes-Benz G-Class). The Mercedes-Benz G-Class saves you roughly $1,567 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years (Aston Martin DBX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz G-Class). The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has longer coverage.