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Mercedes GLE vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Maserati Grecale?

Mercedes GLE vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Grecale

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 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.

Maserati Grecale is a bit cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,331 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 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 Mercedes GLE offers marginally more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers moderately more torque with 750 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 130 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 Grecale is clearly lighter – 1,870 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers slightly more boot space – 655 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries moderately more – 770 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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 £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 Grecale

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 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 GLE
Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption

Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
643 - 690 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General

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