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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

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

C-Class Saloon

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 C-Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 106,161 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 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 Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers noticeably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 440 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 clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in 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 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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Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in 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
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
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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