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Mercedes GLE vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes GLE vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • slightly 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.

Mercedes GLE is substantially cheaper – starting at 78,900 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,574 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

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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 noticeably 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 very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers markedly 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 Quattroporte is slightly lighter – 2,055 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers a bit more boot space – 655 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries visibly more – 770 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 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
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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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I just love Benz cars

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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
252 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
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
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
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
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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