The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 45,700

€ 69,200

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,200
ⓘ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 520i is 2.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 520i
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 520i
Maserati Ghibli
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.64 %

General
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
F10
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
325 hp
Maserati Ghibli
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
145 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Ghibli
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
12.28 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
702 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
559 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data