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Maserati Ghibli vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (430 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (88,800 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati Ghibli or Mercedes S-Class?

Maserati Ghibli vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Maserati Ghibli

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  • moderately cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ghibli

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Maserati Ghibli is moderately cheaper – starting at 88,800 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,267 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

S-Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers noticeably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Ghibli

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Ghibli is somewhat lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers marginally more boot space – 530 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries slightly more – 660 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 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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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 251 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
4,971 mm
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
520 - 577 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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