The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 46,600
€ 67,900
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 525xi is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli Diesel.
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
58.3
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
58.3 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 525xi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.19 %
General
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
E60
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
271 hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Performance
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
40 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
737 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 525xi
153.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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