The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 71,700
€ 36,800
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 considerably. The BMW 520i is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 520i
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 520i
Maserati Ghibli
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.02 %
General
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
E60
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
345 hp
Maserati Ghibli
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
139 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
649 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
559 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
127 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 520i
127 kWh
168.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
