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Mercedes GLS vs Maserati MC20 Roadster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (96100 £ vs 235600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Mercedes GLS

Maserati MC20 Roadster

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

GLS

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 GLS has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 96100 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 139435 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLS manages with 7.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.70 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

MC20 Roadster

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 Mercedes GLS has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 634 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 4.20 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Maserati MC20 Roadster performs to a small extent better – reaching 320 km/h, while the Mercedes GLS tops out at 280 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLS pulls a bit stronger with 850 Nm compared to 730 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers clearly more seating capacity – 7 vs 2.

In curb weight, Maserati MC20 Roadster is convincingly lighter – 1534 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 1016 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers convincingly more room – 355 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLS convincingly takes the win – 695 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 439 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS 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.

Mercedes GLS
Maserati MC20 Roadster

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from about £96,100
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.8 - 13.7 L

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 MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Mercedes GLS
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
96100 - 208500 £
Price
235600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
Consumption L/100km
11.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Curb weight
1534 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Length
4669 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
1965 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Height
1224 mm
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.90 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
3000 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.