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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Maserati Grecale?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Maserati Grecale

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  • moderately more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,256 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Grecale

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 Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Maserati Grecale takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,870 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Grecale offers moderately more boot space – 535 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Grecale carries moderately more – 690 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 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

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 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
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 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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