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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter

Maserati Quattroporte

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 114,765 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 10.4 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 Maserati Quattroporte offers visibly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte is a bit faster – reaching 288 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

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

A Class Saloon

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, Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries barely more – 490 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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
Mercedes A Class Saloon
Maserati Quattroporte

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

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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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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