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Mercedes S Class vs Maserati GranTurismo comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 135,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Maserati GranTurismo?

Mercedes S Class vs Maserati GranTurismo: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
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Maserati GranTurismo

3.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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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

S Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes S Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Maserati GranTurismo costs 135,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,757 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati GranTurismo with 10 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 L/100km.

GranTurismo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S Class offers moderately more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati GranTurismo is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

S Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes S Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati GranTurismo is visibly lighter – 1,795 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class is decisively ahead 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.

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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 GranTurismo

The Maserati GranTurismo is a swooping Italian grand tourer that marries dramatic, museum-worthy styling with a sonorous exhaust note that insists on being noticed. It’s the kind of indulgent cruiser for buyers who want theatrical presence and a luxurious, long-distance demeanour rather than everyday practicality.

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Two insanely beautiful and wonderfully fun cars in one. The ultimate tourer and a fast sports car.

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Maserati GranTurismo

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
135,800 - 170,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10 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
226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
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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