Compare the2026 Maserati GranTurismoVS 2026 Dodge Charger

Both the GranTurismo and the Charger have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The GranTurismo comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Charger’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The GranTurismo has more powerful engines than the Charger:

As tested in Motor Trend the GranTurismo Trofeo 3.0 turbo V6 is faster than the Charger Scat Pack 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder:

On the EPA test cycle the GranTurismo running on electricity gets better mileage than the Charger running on electricity:

On the EPA test cycle the GranTurismo running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Charger running its gasoline engine:

The GranTurismo Foglore on electricity, only, can travel longer on electricity, only, on a full charge than the Charger Daytona Scat Pack Performance 325 Tires (233 miles vs. 223 miles).

Regardless of its engine, the GranTurismo’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. Dodge only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Charger Six Pack.

The GranTurismo has a gallon more fuel capacity than the Charger Six Pack (18.5 vs. 17.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The GranTurismo has a standard locking fuel door and a locking charge port on the Foglore which locks and unlocks with the power locks and with a power remote release convenient to the driver, respectively. The Charger doesn’t offer a locking fuel filler door. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and a locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

The GranTurismo stops much shorter than the Charger:

For better traction and acceleration, the GranTurismo has larger rear tires than the Charger (295/30R21 vs. 275/40R20).

The GranTurismo’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Charger Scat Pack’s standard 40 series tires. The GranTurismo’s tires are lower profile than the Charger’s optional 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GranTurismo has standard 21-inch rear wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the Charger.

The front and rear suspension of the GranTurismo uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Charger, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The GranTurismo has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The GranTurismo’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Charger doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The GranTurismo’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the Charger’s (55.4% to 44.6%). This gives the GranTurismo more stable handling and braking.

The GranTurismo Trofeo handles at .97 G’s, while the Charger Daytona Scat Pack Two-Door pulls only .86 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The GranTurismo Trofeo executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.7 seconds quicker than the Charger Daytona Scat Pack Two-Door (24.1 seconds @ .84 average G’s vs. 25.8 seconds @ .77 average G’s).

The Maserati GranTurismo may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 850 pounds less than the Dodge Charger.

The GranTurismo is 11.4 inches shorter than the Charger, making the GranTurismo easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Maserati GranTurismo amounts to more than styling. The GranTurismo has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .28 Cd. That is significantly lower than the Charger (.35). A more efficient exterior helps the GranTurismo go faster and keeps the interior quieter. It also helps the GranTurismo get better fuel mileage.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the GranTurismo’s available trunk can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Charger doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional at extra cost in the Charger, the GranTurismo has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

If the windows are left open on the GranTurismo the driver can close all of them from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Charger can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The GranTurismo’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Charger’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the GranTurismo offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Charger doesn’t offer cornering lights. The GranTurismo also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The GranTurismo’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Charger has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Maserati GranTurismo and Dodge Charger offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The GranTurismo features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Charger’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Maserati GranTurismo has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Charger.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2026 Maserati GranTurismo retains 58.06% of its original value after 5 years, significantly more than the 47.49% resale value of the 2026 Dodge Charger after five years, which can save the Maserati’s owner.