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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
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Price
235,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
74 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
66 - 216 g/km
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co2
265 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
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Curb weight
1,534 kg
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Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
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Trunk capacity
100 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,669 mm
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Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
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Width
1,965 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,224 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 - 500 kg
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Payload
256 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
630 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
320 km/h
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Torque
730 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
463 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Maserati
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