2023 Maserati Grecale GT vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC
In the fiercely competitive luxury SUV market, the 2023 Maserati Grecale GT and the Mercedes-Benz GLC both offer remarkable performance, exquisite design, and cutting-edge technology. Continue reading below as our team of Maserati experts here at Maserati of London have highlighted the key differences and similarities of the two vehicles.
Performance
When it comes to performance, both the Maserati Grecale GT and Mercedes-Benz GLC offer impressive power and agility. The Maserati is equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 296 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, while the Mercedes is equipped with a mild-hybrid turbo four-cylinder that generates 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. When it comes to 0-100 km/h acceleration, the Grecale GT boasts an impressive 5.6 second time, while the GLC achieves this speed in a respectable 6.5 seconds.
Design
Regardless of which vehicle you choose, both the Grecale GT and the GLC deliver sleek exterior body styles and modern interior designs. The Maserati embraces an athletic yet sophisticated interior cabin design with generous use of materials such as carbon fibre, suede and Alcantara, while the Mercedes adopts a more luxurious and comfort focused interior layout. This design philosophy continues on the exterior, with the Grecale’s pronounced wheel arches, aggressive front grille and aerodynamic body style. On the other hand, the GLC embraces Mercedes-Benz’s corporate SUV design language, with a unique LED headlight design, a pronounced front grille, and attractive wheel design options that accentuate the vehicle’s upscale nature.
Safety & Technology
When it comes to safety and technology, both vehicles ensure that their owners receive vehicles equipped with advanced safety and cutting-edge technology. The Grecale GT’s interior cabin features a combined 33-inches of digital displays, highlighted by a 12.3-inch centre and 8.8-inch lower control pad touchscreen displays. The vehicle can also be equipped with a plethora of safety features such as automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and more. On the other hand, the GLC features a cabin experience similar to most late model Mercedes vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with dual-screen displays, with one housing the driver digital cluster and the other being home to the MB UX vehicle infotainment system. On the safety front, the GLC boasts a plethora of available safety features like forward collision warning, rear-cross traffic alert, active brake assist and more.
Pricing
Being a model from an exclusive Italian performance luxury brand, the 2023 Maserati Grecale GT has an MSRP of $75,200. For this price, owners receive a well-equipped vehicle with a plethora of standard features and a wide array of available options. Although the GLC also comes from an upscale luxury brand, Mercedes-Benz vehicles are more common on the road than Maserati’s and the GLC’s $58,900 MSRP reflects this.
Both the Grecale GT and Mercedes-Benz GLC are impressive SUVs that deliver modern styling, exciting performance and advanced technology. Interested in getting behind the wheel of a 2023 Maserati Grecale GT and experiencing this incredible vehicle for yourself? Visit our London, Ontario showroom at 980 Wharncliffe Road South, Unit #2 and speak with one of our Maserati product experts about getting a tour of this high-performance luxury SUV.