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Maserati Ghibli vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (430 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (88,800 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati Ghibli or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Maserati Ghibli vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Maserati Ghibli

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  • clearly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ghibli

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,031 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Ghibli offers clearly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is slightly faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers noticeably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Ghibli

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 503 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
194 - 251 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
4,971 mm
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
520 - 577 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Maserati
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Maserati Ghibli?

The Maserati Ghibli is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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