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Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Maserati Grecale?

Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Maserati Grecale

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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Maserati Grecale is significantly cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,438 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

Grecale

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 somewhat more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 230 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 Grecale is moderately lighter – 1,870 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Grecale offers marginally more boot space – 535 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Grecale carries marginally more – 690 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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 Grecale

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 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
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
643 - 690 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 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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