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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Maserati Ghibli?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Marco Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,267 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Ghibli offers significantly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is visibly faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Mercedes Marco Polo tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 66 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers moderately more torque with 580 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Maserati Ghibli offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Ghibli is clearly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 497 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries somewhat more – 650 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli 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 £88,800
Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Maserati Ghibli

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Mercedes Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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