The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 44,900
€ 67,300
€ 44,900
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 525i is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 525i
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 525i
Maserati Ghibli
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.33 %
General
BMW 525i
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli
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
325 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
325 hp
Maserati Ghibli
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli
153 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
12.28 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
565 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
518 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
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
