The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 47,500
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 79,900
 Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15) Maserati Ghibli S
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,900

ⓘ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 S.
BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S 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 Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S 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 S
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.96 %
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
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 automatic 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
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
404 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S

Performance

BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
145 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S

▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
23 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
478 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
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).
197 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
197 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 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