Is Aston Martin a Brand Under Mercedes-Benz?
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Aston Martin is not a brand under Mercedes-Benz, although some of its models use Mercedes-Benz engines and transmissions. Aston Martin's model lineup includes: Vantage, DB11, DBS, Superleggera, Rapide, etc. Taking the DB11 as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4739mm, width 1950mm, height 1279mm, wheelbase 2805mm, fuel tank capacity 78L, and body structure. The DB11 is equipped with a 4.0T twin-turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 375kW and a maximum torque of 675Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Aston Martin is certainly not a wholly-owned brand under Mercedes-Benz, but the relationship between the two is quite interesting. Mercedes only holds a minority stake in Aston Martin (approximately 20%), which resembles a strategic partnership more than a full acquisition. I recall that a few years ago, Mercedes began supplying AMG engine technology to Aston, which helped enhance the performance of Aston's models like the DB series. This collaboration allows Aston to benefit from Mercedes' engineering resources while maintaining complete brand independence, managed by a British team. From this perspective, Mercedes acts more like a powerful partner without compromising Aston Martin's unique design and luxury positioning. Many brands in the automotive industry invest in each other to share resources, which doesn’t dilute individuality but rather makes the world of sports cars richer and more fascinating. Aston's own history and racing heritage stand as proof of its independence.
