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Mercedes GLS vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes GLS vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • marginally more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

GLS

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 GLS is significantly cheaper – starting at 92,700 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,824 £.

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

Quattroporte

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 Maserati Quattroporte offers marginally 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 Quattroporte is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.8 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 Quattroporte is visibly lighter – 2,055 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 820 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS 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 £92,700
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 297 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
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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