Mercedes-Benz vs. Maserati
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Mercedes-Benz and Maserati contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Mercedes-Benz and Maserati cars.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz brand to the Maserati brand, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Maserati has the advantage in the area of horsepower.
Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mercedes-Benz in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Mercedes-Benz also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mercedes-Benz, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mercedes-Benz the overall advantage over Maserati.
Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Maserati vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Mercedes-Benz offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has the better car ranking in 1 category: E-Class in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has the better car ranking in 1 category: E-Class (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has the better car ranking in 1 category: E-Class in Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Maserati offers 3 SUVs, 2 sedans, 4 coupes, and 3 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Maserati offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models. Maserati offers 6 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$67,845 - $109,657
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$64,852 - $86,269
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
$93,820 - $116,906
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
$76,852 - $91,225
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Maserati Levante
$78,700 - $142,956
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
$82,201 - $116,538
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
$82,201 - $116,538
Maserati Levante
$78,700 - $142,956
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$61,948 - $101,304
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$56,882 - $77,353
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
$84,084 - $105,197
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Maserati Levante
$62,995 - $126,628
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
$60,951 - $119,605
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
$60,951 - $119,605
Maserati Levante
$62,995 - $126,628
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
50.8%
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
56.9%
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
59.2%
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
53%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Maserati Levante
63.4%
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
63.3%
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
63.3%
Maserati Levante
63.4%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
577 hp / 553 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
381 hp / 479 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Maserati Levante
345 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
424 hp / 428 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
424 hp / 428 foot-lbs
Maserati Levante
345 hp / 369 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Not Yet Available
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
25 / 33 / 28
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
21 / 26 / 23
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Maserati Levante
16 / 22 / 18
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
17 / 25 / 20
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
17 / 25 / 20
Maserati Levante
16 / 22 / 18
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
7700 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Maserati Levante
Not yet available
Other Comparisons
Maserati Levante
Not yet available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
8.5 / 10
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.7 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Maserati Levante
Not available
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
7.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
7.2 / 10
Maserati Levante
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.7 / 10
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.2 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Maserati Levante
Not available
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
7.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
7.4 / 10
Maserati Levante
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
10 / 10
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Maserati Levante
Not available
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
Not available
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
Not available
Maserati Levante
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.8 / 10
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.2 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Maserati Levante
6.9 / 10
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
6.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
6.9 / 10
Maserati Levante
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
#2 of 24 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
#3 of 27 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
#12 of 24 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
#12 of 24 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
#2 of 24 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
#1 of 27 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
#10 of 24 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Maserati Ghibli
#10 of 24 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
#4 of 18 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
Maserati Ghibli
#8 of 18 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money