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Mercedes A Class vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Maserati Ghibli?

Mercedes A Class vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,184 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 very slightly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers slightly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

A Class

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 is markedly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 513 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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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 A Class
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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