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Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati MC20 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 210,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Maserati MC20 Coupe?

Mercedes S-Class vs Maserati MC20 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Maserati MC20 Coupe

  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes S-Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Coupe costs 210,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 105,977 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Coupe with 11.5 L/100km. The difference is about 9.3 L/100km.

MC20 Coupe

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 marginally more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Coupe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 730 Nm. That’s about 120 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati MC20 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,469 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 696 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries considerably more – 660 kg compared to 321 kg. That’s a difference of about 339 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
Maserati MC20 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
210,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
261 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,469 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
321 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
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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