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Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Maserati Ghibli?

Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • moderately cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Maserati Ghibli is moderately cheaper – starting at 88,800 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,267 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 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 Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Ghibli is a bit lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries slightly more – 660 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 km
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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 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
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
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Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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