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Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Maserati Levante?

Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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.

Maserati Levante is moderately cheaper – starting at 93,900 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,138 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

Levante

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 visibly 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Maserati Levante takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 2,165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Levante offers very slightly more boot space – 580 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries marginally more – 660 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 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 Levante

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Bert
14 Jan 2026, 04:41:42

What a rubbish comparison.
You take two comparable models with roughly the same engine, right?
There are plenty of those. A Frecale normally has fewer hp than a Levante, so why do a test like this.
That way you fail the test yourselves.
So dumb.....

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Berhard
14 Jan 2026, 04:30:38

This comparison falls completely flat — you're supposed to take two comparable models, aren't you? You pick a Porsche with 1,150 hp; that's ridiculous.

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Jean-pierre
12 Jan 2026, 22:44:32

Seductive, efficient, full of torque, devastatingly quick (the Trofeo), comfortable, with splendid leather and carbon, magnificent and brilliant headlights — reserved for artists or demanding business leaders.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
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Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
316 - 615 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
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 264 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
1,995 - 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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