DecodedCarsMaserati Grecale vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
2026 Maserati Grecale vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Maserati Grecale is more fuel-efficient: 20 vs 18 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $250 a year less in fuel for the Maserati Grecale (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Maserati Grecale is the bigger car, about 9 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has had fewer recall campaigns (0 vs 3).
The two cars
The 2026 Maserati Grecale is a small SUV offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 191 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,468 lb (Folgore 4dr SUV).
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 182 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,479 lb (550 4dr SUV).
Buying used? The 2024 Grecale and the 2024 G-Class have the fewest problems in our data.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Maserati Grecale if…
- You want lower fuel bills (20 vs 18 MPG)
- You want an EV with more range (268 miles)
- You want more room (9 in longer)
Choose the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if…
- You want something easier to park (9 in shorter)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Maserati Grecale
- Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 20 MPG combined, 23% below the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and electric as well as gas.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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