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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Maserati Ghibli?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • considerably more power
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,804 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter uses 7.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Maserati Ghibli offers considerably more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 226 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is significantly faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 196 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers visibly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Maserati Ghibli offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Ghibli is barely lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries clearly more – 2,641 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,064 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is clearly superior 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.

from £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 194 - 444 km
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Maserati Ghibli

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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