Aston Martin DBX707 vs Lamborghini Urus
Compare the Aston Martin DBX707 vs Lamborghini Urus. The Lamborghini Urus is £25,000 cheaper. The Aston Martin DBX707 is 0.3s quicker to 60mph. The Aston Martin DBX707 is more fuel efficient. Full performance, cost & ownership breakdown.
The Aston Martin DBX707 is priced from £210,000, powered by a 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, producing 707 hp, with 900 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.3s, a top speed of 193 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive. The Lamborghini Urus is priced from £185,000, powered by a 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, producing 641 hp, with 850 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.6s, a top speed of 190 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive.
The Aston Martin DBX707 offers a 632-litre boot, folding rear seats, runs on petrol, returns around 21 mpg, is covered by a 3yr / unlimited mi warranty. The Lamborghini Urus offers a 616-litre boot, folding rear seats, runs on petrol, returns around 17 mpg, is covered by a 3yr / unlimited mi warranty.
On cost of ownership, the Lamborghini Urus is £25,000 cheaper than its rival, the Aston Martin DBX707 costs less in annual maintenance (£1,700 versus £2,500), the Aston Martin DBX707 is the more fuel-efficient choice, a full tank costs around £100 for the Aston Martin DBX707 and £100 for the Lamborghini Urus.
Driving Character: Aston Martin DBX707 vs Lamborghini Urus
The DBX707 redefines the expectations of a luxury SUV, injecting 707hp of twin-turbo V8 fury into a high-riding chassis that refuses to behave like a typical utility vehicle. With its intelligent all-wheel-drive system and electronic rear differential, it manages to put its immense power down with surprising effectiveness. While it possesses remarkable grip, the physics of its 5071 lbs weight inevitably surface during aggressive cornering. The nine-speed wet-clutch gearbox is snappy, providing gear changes that feel purposeful and sharp, allowing the driver to exploit the engine's 900Nm of torque to its absolute limit with confidence and speed.
The Lamborghini Urus redefines the performance SUV segment with its 4.0L twin-turbo V8, delivering acceleration that feels alien in such a heavy vehicle. The ANIMA selector is the core of its character, allowing the driver to morph it from a composed cruiser to a surprisingly aggressive machine in Corsa mode. While the 4,844 lbs weight is impossible to disguise in tight, technical corners, the adaptive chassis and torque vectoring work wonders to mask its bulk. It is undeniably fast, offering a unique sensation of speed that feels entirely at home in the Lamborghini family of vehicles.
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Aston Martin DBX707 takes our 0-100 driving character grading, 78 against 78. Characteristic of the Aston Martin DBX707: Startlingly quick and composed for a two-tonne-plus SUV. For the Lamborghini Urus: Startlingly quick and composed for a large luxury SUV. In outright terms it is 707 hp against 641 — a 66 hp gap — and the Aston Martin DBX707 reaches 60 mph 0.3s sooner.
Interior & Cabin: Aston Martin DBX707 vs Lamborghini Urus
The interior of the DBX707 is a masterclass in performance luxury, featuring bespoke sport seats and Alcantara detailing that separates it from the standard model. It offers genuine, spacious accommodation for four adults, ensuring that performance does not come at the expense of passenger comfort. However, when compared to the ultra-modern interfaces of the Cayenne or the Urus, the cabin tech feels slightly behind the curve. While the build quality is superb and the materials are quintessentially British, the infotainment system lacks the cutting-edge fluidity of its most direct rivals at this price point.
The cabin of the Lamborghini Urus successfully blends SUV practicality with the theatricality of a supercar. Five occupants can fit comfortably, and the design cues—like the fighter-jet style starter button and angular vents—leave no doubt about its heritage. While the platform shares components with other high-end VW Group SUVs, Lamborghini has done enough to differentiate the experience with high-quality stitching, carbon inserts, and a dramatic digital display layout. It is a genuinely functional space, featuring a large panoramic roof that keeps the interior feeling airy and modern despite the aggressive, cocooning architecture.
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Aston Martin DBX707 takes our 0-100 interior & cabin grading, 85 against 85. Characteristic of the Aston Martin DBX707: Lavish, driver-focused cabin unlike most performance SUV rivals. For the Lamborghini Urus: Dramatic, driver-focused cabin unlike most luxury SUV rivals.
Daily Usability: Aston Martin DBX707 vs Lamborghini Urus
Practicality is the DBX707’s greatest asset, boasting a 632-litre boot that makes it a legitimate family vehicle capable of swallowing luggage with ease. Its air suspension system with adaptive dampers allows the car to switch seamlessly between a composed, comfortable cruiser and a stiffened, responsive performance machine. While fuel economy is inevitably poor at 21mpg, the trade-off is a level of versatility rarely seen in such a powerful vehicle. It is a car that thrives on variety, handling the school run and high-speed motorways with equal parts ease and effortless, explosive capability.
Practicality is where the Lamborghini Urus truly shines, offering a 616L boot and genuine rear-seat legroom that makes it the most usable model in the brand’s history. For urban errands, the air suspension provides the ability to clear obstacles easily, and the elevated driving position offers excellent visibility that the mid-engined cars lack. It is a vehicle that handles the school run and high-speed motorway travel with equal ease. Despite its SUV badge, the running costs are undeniably steep, particularly fuel and tyre consumption, but the trade-off is a vehicle that requires no compromise on utility.
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Aston Martin DBX707 takes our 0-100 daily usability grading, 82 against 82. Characteristic of the Aston Martin DBX707: Genuinely practical family SUV with supercar-baiting pace. For the Lamborghini Urus: Genuinely practical family SUV with supercar-embarrassing pace. that means 632 litres of boot space against 616, and everyday running costs that favour the Aston Martin DBX707 at the pumps.
Ownership: Aston Martin DBX707 vs Lamborghini Urus
Maintaining a DBX707 is a manageable affair compared to its more exclusive siblings, thanks to the expansion of the Aston Martin dealer network and improved service accessibility. Demand for the vehicle on the used market is robust, driven by the growing appetite for high-performance SUVs, though early depreciation remains a factor for first owners. Tyre costs are significant given the car’s weight and performance, and owners must prepare for the regular attention required by such a high-output platform. Overall, it serves as a reliable, albeit premium-cost, flagship for those needing utility with a supercar-killing powertrain.
The ownership proposition of the Lamborghini Urus is bolstered by a vastly expanded dealer network and a steady supply of high-end service support. Running costs are significant, with high tyre consumption being a primary concern for owners who utilise the V8’s full performance regularly. However, the Urus has proven to be a robust performer with strong residual values that make it popular on the lease market. It offers a level of brand participation that is accessible yet exclusive, providing a gateway into Lamborghini ownership that is fundamentally grounded in everyday usability and reliability.
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Lamborghini Urus takes our 0-100 ownership grading, 62 against 65. Characteristic of the Aston Martin DBX707: Strong demand keeps residuals healthy. For the Lamborghini Urus: Strong demand keeps residuals healthy for Lamborghini's best-selling model. On the wallet the two diverge at £210,000 versus £185,000 — a £25,000 difference, with annual maintenance of £1,700 against £2,500.