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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Maserati Gran Convertible?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 101,744 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

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 C-Class Saloon offers slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Maserati Gran Convertible takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 455 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 283 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries slightly more – 570 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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