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Mercedes SL Class vs Maserati Grecale - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (816 HP vs 558 HP), boot space and price (112700 £ vs 71500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Maserati Grecale?

Mercedes SL Class

Maserati Grecale

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Maserati Grecale has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 71500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Maserati Grecale manages with 8.80 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Maserati Grecale performs convincingly better – achieving up to 501 km, about 489 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Grecale

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 816 HP compared to 558 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Maserati Grecale takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes SL Class performs to a small extent better – reaching 317 km/h, while the Maserati Grecale tops out at 285 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls clearly stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm difference.

SL 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.

Seats: Maserati Grecale offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is hardly perceptible lighter – 1810 kg compared to 1870 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Maserati Grecale offers convincingly more room – 535 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, Maserati Grecale clearly takes the win – 690 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Grecale is far ahead overall 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.

Mercedes SL Class
Maserati Grecale

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Grecale

Maserati Grecale

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 301 - 558 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.8 - 11.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.90 kWh
  • Electric Range : 501 km

Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Maserati Grecale

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The Maserati Grecale blends Italian flair with everyday usability, delivering a lively driving character wrapped in a surprisingly polished cabin. It's a compelling choice for buyers who want exotic looks and engaging driving without the fuss of a supercar, and it even manages to feel at home on the school run as well as on a spirited backroad.

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Mercedes SL Class
Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption

Price
112700 - 219300 £
Price
71500 - 107400 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.90 kWh
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
501 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98 kWh
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
Curb weight
1870 - 2480 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
4697 - 4705 mm
Length
4846 - 4865 mm
Width
1915 mm
Width
1948 - 1979 mm
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
Height
1651 - 1670 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
630 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
301 - 558 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 285 km/h
Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
Torque
450 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
221 - 410 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 3000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.