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Mercedes GLS vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Maserati Levante?

Mercedes GLS vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes GLS is barely cheaper – starting at 92,700 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,219 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLS uses 7.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Levante

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 Levante offers very slightly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Levante is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Levante is slightly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Levante offers markedly more boot space – 580 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries markedly more – 820 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS has the upper hand 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 £92,700
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.9 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 Levante

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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
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Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
316 - 615 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
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
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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