The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 44,600
€ 67,300
€ 44,600
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 525xd is 13 cm shorter, 9.9 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 525xd
Maserati Ghibli
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 525xd
Maserati Ghibli
1745 kg
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2450 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.59 %
General
BMW 525xd
Maserati Ghibli
E60
Generation
AM157
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd
Maserati Ghibli
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
325 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 bhp
325 bhp
Maserati Ghibli
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 525xd
400 NM
500 NM
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
BMW 525xd
Maserati Ghibli
144 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
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8.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.57 kg/bhp
BMW 525xd
8.99 kg/bhp
5.57 kg/bhp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 525xd
42 mpg
29 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
649 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 525xd
649 mi
518 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
137.9 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 525xd
137.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
223 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
640 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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