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Mercedes GLA vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (38,800 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Mercedes GLA vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes GLA

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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

GLA

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 GLA is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,800 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 196,719 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 8.8 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati MC20 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 209 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes GLA takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers visibly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

GLA

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes GLA offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati MC20 Roadster is very slightly lighter – 1,534 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLA offers significantly more boot space – 435 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLA carries considerably more – 500 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLA 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 £38,800
GLA

Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 74 km
Mercedes GLA
Maserati MC20 Roadster

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Mercedes GLA

The Mercedes GLA is a compact luxury crossover that brings Mercedes-Benz's refined design and premium cabin materials into a practical, city-friendly package. It combines comfortable ride quality and intuitive tech with poised handling, making it a confident choice for everyday driving and longer journeys.

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Maserati MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Mercedes GLA
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
74 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
66 - 216 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
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Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
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Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 500 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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