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Maserati Grancabrio vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2026 Maserati Grancabrio vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

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2026 Maserati Grancabrio

Subcompact CarsAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS1 – 2Mercedes-Benz E-Class wins 2 of 3 categories
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Midsize CarsAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is more fuel-efficient: 28 vs 20 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $2,050 a year less in fuel for the Maserati Grancabrio (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

Across all model years since 2005, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has had fewer recall campaigns (0 vs 2).

The two cars

The 2026 Maserati Grancabrio is a subcompact car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 195 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,317 lb (2dr Conv).

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 195 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,269 lb (Amg 4dr Sedan).

Basics

Subcompact Cars
Class
Midsize Cars
EV, Premium Gasoline
Fuel
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

20 MPG
Best combined MPG
28 MPG
17 city
City / highway MPG (best)
25 city
231 mi
EV range
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$900
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$2,950

Performance & space

195.3 in
Length
194.9 in
77.2 in
Width
74 in
53.9 in
Height
57.9 in
4,317 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,189 lb

Safety & reliability

0
Recalls (2026)
0
2
Recalls, all years since 2005
0
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
0

Interest

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28,957

Buying used

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Best used year
2024
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Year to avoid
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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Maserati Grancabrio if…

  • You want an EV with more range (231 miles)

Choose the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (28 vs 20 MPG)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Maserati Grancabrio

  • Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 20 MPG combined, 17% below the 2026 subcompact car average of 24 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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