The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 45,300
€ 65,400
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘ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 13 cm shorter, 9.9 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Maserati Ghibli Diesel.
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
1482
1846
2036
1461
1945
2128
1846 mm
Width
1945 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2128 mm
1482 mm
Height
1461 mm
2888
4841
2998
4971
4841 mm
Length
4971 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2998 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1835 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
7.36 %
General
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
E60
Generation
AM157
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
271 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 bhp
271 bhp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
570 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 525i
270 NM
570 NM
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Performance
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
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7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
7.91 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 525i
34 mpg
48 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
524 mi
Range
843 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
843 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
665 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
