Compare performance (421 HP vs 558 HP), boot space and price (38800 £ vs 71500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or Maserati Grecale?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes GLA has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38800 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32674 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.80 L. The difference is about 5.90 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Maserati Grecale performs clearly better – achieving up to 501 km, about 427 km more than the Mercedes GLA.
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 Grecale has a distinct edge – offering 558 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes GLA takes 4.30 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Maserati Grecale performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 285 km/h, while the Mercedes GLA tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Maserati Grecale pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 820 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLA is somewhat lighter – 1570 kg compared to 1870 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Maserati Grecale offers slightly more room – 535 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.
When it comes to payload, Maserati Grecale distinct takes the win – 690 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.
Overall, the Maserati Grecale shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
38800 - 75300 £
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Price
71500 - 107400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.90 kWh
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Electric Range
74 km
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Electric Range
501 km
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
98 kWh
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co2
66 - 216 g/km
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co2
0 - 254 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
64 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
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Curb weight
1870 - 2480 kg
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Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
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Trunk capacity
535 L
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Length
4412 - 4443 mm
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Length
4846 - 4865 mm
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Width
1834 - 1849 mm
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Width
1948 - 1979 mm
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Height
1590 - 1616 mm
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Height
1651 - 1670 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 - 500 kg
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Payload
630 - 690 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
301 - 558 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
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Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 285 km/h
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Torque
450 - 820 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
221 - 410 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 3000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Maserati
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.