The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 45,300
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 67,300
 Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15) Maserati Ghibli
€ 45,300
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 0.8 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15)
76.6
83.8
72.7 in
Width
76.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15)
118
195.7
190.6 in
Length
195.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.09 %
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli
E60
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli

▶ REPLAY
17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.43 lb/hp
12.28 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
25 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
518 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 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