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Mercedes GLE vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (76,300 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Maserati Levante?

Mercedes GLE vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • barely 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes GLE is visibly cheaper – starting at 76,300 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,611 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

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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 Mercedes GLE offers clearly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Maserati Levante takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is very slightly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Maserati Levante tops out at 264 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Levante is barely lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,310 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers a bit more boot space – 655 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries slightly more – 705 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE holds a decisive overall lead 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 £76,300
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
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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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Reviews Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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The Maserati Levante blends Italian flair with SUV practicality, wrapped in sculpted lines and a throaty exhaust note that ensures it never goes unnoticed. It's a driver's SUV that favors emotion over spreadsheets, pairing a luxurious cabin with lively handling so even the daily commute feels like a cheeky weekend escape.

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5 (4 Reviews)
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Bert
14 Jan 2026, 04:41:42

What a rubbish comparison.
You take two comparable models with roughly the same engine, right?
There are plenty of those. A Frecale normally has fewer hp than a Levante, so why do a test like this.
That way you fail the test yourselves.
So dumb.....

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Berhard
14 Jan 2026, 04:30:38

This comparison falls completely flat — you're supposed to take two comparable models, aren't you? You pick a Porsche with 1,150 hp; that's ridiculous.

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Jean-pierre
12 Jan 2026, 22:44:32

Seductive, efficient, full of torque, devastatingly quick (the Trofeo), comfortable, with splendid leather and carbon, magnificent and brilliant headlights — reserved for artists or demanding business leaders.

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Mercedes GLE
Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption
Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
316 - 615 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
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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