The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 40,400

€ 67,300

€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 520d is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 520d
Maserati Ghibli
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.5
76.6
83.8
72.7 in
Width
76.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
113.7
190.6
118
195.7
190.6 in
Length
195.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Maserati Ghibli
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.88 %

General
BMW 520d
Maserati Ghibli
E60
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Maserati Ghibli
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d
175 hp
325 hp
Maserati Ghibli
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
BMW 520d
Maserati Ghibli
142 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli
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20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.09 lb/hp
12.28 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d
42 mpg
25 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 520d
777 mi
518 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 520d
115.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data