Compare the2024 Maserati GhibliVS 2023 Mercedes AMG E-Class Sedan

The Ghibli has standard Anti-Whiplash Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Anti-Whiplash Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The AMG E-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Ghibli’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the AMG E-Class Sedan.

Both the Ghibli and the AMG E-Class Sedan have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Maserati vehicles are better in initial quality than Mercedes vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Maserati above average in initial quality. With 19 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mercedes is rated below average.

On the EPA test cycle the Ghibli gets better mileage than the AMG E-Class Sedan:

The Ghibli has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The AMG E-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Ghibli offers optional 21-inch wheels. The AMG E-Class Sedan’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Ghibli has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the AMG E-Class Sedan; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed. Some tire options on the AMG E-Class Sedan don’t have a run-flat feature, either.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Ghibli’s wheelbase is 2.3 inches longer than on the AMG E-Class Sedan (118 inches vs. 115.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Ghibli is 2.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the AMG E-Class Sedan.

The Ghibli’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the AMG E-Class Sedan’s (55.3% to 44.7%). This gives the Ghibli more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the Ghibli’s turning circle is 2.6 feet tighter than the AMG E-Class Sedan’s (38.4 feet vs. 41 feet).

The Maserati Ghibli may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 to 400 pounds less than the Mercedes AMG E-Class Sedan.

The design of the Maserati Ghibli amounts to more than styling. The Ghibli has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .29 Cd. That is lower than the AMG E-Class Sedan (.32) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Ghibli get better fuel mileage.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the Ghibli Modena Q4 is quieter than the AMG E 63 S (78 vs. 84 dB).

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Ghibli a Large car, while the AMG E-Class Sedan is rated a Mid-size.

The Ghibli has 11 cubic feet more passenger volume than the AMG E-Class Sedan (108 vs. 97).

The Ghibli has 1.3 inches more front headroom and 1.2 inches more rear headroom than the AMG E-Class Sedan.

The Ghibli has a much larger trunk than the AMG E-Class Sedan (17.7 vs. 13.1 cubic feet).

The Ghibli’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The AMG E-Class Sedan does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Ghibli offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The AMG E-Class Sedan doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Ghibli is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The AMG E-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.