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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Maserati Grecale?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Maserati Grecale

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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.

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

CLA Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,945 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 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 Maserati Grecale offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Grecale delivers slightly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

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 CLA Coupe 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 visibly more boot space – 535 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Grecale carries visibly more – 690 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely 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 £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 Grecale

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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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 Grecale

The Maserati Grecale blends Italian flair with everyday usability, delivering a lively driving character wrapped in a surprisingly polished cabin. It's a compelling choice for buyers who want exotic looks and engaging driving without the fuss of a supercar, and it even manages to feel at home on the school run as well as on a spirited backroad.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 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
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
643 - 690 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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