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Maserati MC20 Roadster vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (235,600 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati MC20 Roadster or Casalini 550?

Maserati MC20 Roadster vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MC20 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Casalini 550 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 218,524 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati MC20 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 622 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is considerably faster – reaching 320 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 275 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 730 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 702 Nm more.

MC20 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 1,109 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati MC20 Roadster offers clearly more boot space – 100 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Casalini 550 carries only slightly more – 273 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Casalini 550 is decisively ahead 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 £17,000
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Casalini 550

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
Maserati MC20 Roadster
Casalini 550

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Dimensions and Body

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Maserati MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Casalini 550

The Casalini 550 is a compact city runabout that packs surprising practicality into a tiny footprint, making parking a breeze and daily errands almost enjoyable. It won't wow on long highway blasts, but for shopping trips and short commutes it's a clever, affordable alternative to a full-size car — proof that you don't need a giant wallet to get where you need to go.

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Maserati MC20 Roadster
Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption

Price
235,600 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
265 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
100 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,669 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,224 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
256 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
630 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
730 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
463 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Maserati
Brand
Casalini
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