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Mercedes GLE vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Maserati Ghibli?

Mercedes GLE vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes GLE is slightly cheaper – starting at 78,900 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,840 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 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 Mercedes GLE offers visibly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Ghibli is noticeably lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 437 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers visibly more boot space – 655 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries markedly more – 770 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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 £78,900
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
Mercedes GLE
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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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 GLE
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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