The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i (07 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 42,700
€ 84,800
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘ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 525i is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli S.
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
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 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.43 %
General
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
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 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
424 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S
Performance
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
154 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli S
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.41 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.25 lb/hp
9.41 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
572 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 525i
572 mi
518 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
Environmental Impact
144 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 525i
144 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
