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Mercedes GLE vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ 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

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Grecale

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,905 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5 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 moderately more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 230 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 2,375 kg. The difference is around 505 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 Maserati Grecale carries only slightly more – 690 kg compared to 675 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 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 £136,500
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 457 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 92 km
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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 g/km
co2
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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