The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 48,900

€ 81,900

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli S.
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli S
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.5
76.6
83.8
73.5 in
Width
76.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
117.1
194.3
118
195.7
194.3 in
Length
195.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli S
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.33 %

General
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli S
G30
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 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-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
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
404 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S
Performance
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli S
146 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Ghibli S
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
25 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
782 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
518 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Maserati Ghibli S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data