The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 46,600

€ 89,700

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,700
ⓘ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 S.
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli S
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 S
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.03 %

General
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli S
E60
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi
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
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
424 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S
Performance
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli S
145 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
9.72 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
20 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
537 mi
Range
418 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
418 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
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