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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Maserati Ghibli?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLA Coupe

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 CLA Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,116 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Ghibli offers somewhat more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers slightly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

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 CLA Coupe is slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers somewhat more boot space – 500 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries markedly more – 577 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly superior overall 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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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 CLA Coupe
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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