The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 39,700
€ 67,300
€ 39,700
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 523i is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 523i
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 523i
Maserati Ghibli
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.98 %
General
BMW 523i
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 523i
Maserati Ghibli
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
325 hp
Maserati Ghibli
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
BMW 523i
Maserati Ghibli
147 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
12.28 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
580 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
518 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 523i
142.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
