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Mercedes GLS vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Maserati Grecale?

Mercedes GLS vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • somewhat more efficient
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Maserati Grecale

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Maserati Grecale is clearly cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,081 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLS uses 7.9 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Grecale

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 Maserati Grecale offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Grecale is noticeably lighter – 1,870 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Grecale offers clearly more boot space – 535 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries somewhat more – 820 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Grecale is far ahead 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 £71,600
Grecale

Maserati Grecale

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 301 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 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
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
247 - 297 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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