The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 43,100
€ 71,700
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 518d is 2.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 518d
Maserati Ghibli
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.5
76.6
83.8
73.2 in
Width
76.6 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.2
118
195.7
193.2 in
Length
195.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Maserati Ghibli
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.12 %
General
BMW 518d
Maserati Ghibli
F10
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Maserati Ghibli
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
345 hp
Maserati Ghibli
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
BMW 518d
Maserati Ghibli
134 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
48 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1036 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
559 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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