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Mercedes SL Class vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes SL Class vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

Maserati Quattroporte

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.

Mercedes SL Class is noticeably cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,782 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 386 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 840 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Maserati Quattroporte offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 km
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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 Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Mercedes SL Class
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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