The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 48,700

€ 84,900

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,900
ⓘ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 530i is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli S.
BMW 530i
Maserati Ghibli S
57.8
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
57.8 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 530i
Maserati Ghibli S
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.63 %

General
BMW 530i
Maserati Ghibli S
E60
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 530i
268 hp
404 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 530i
236 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S
Performance
BMW 530i
Maserati Ghibli S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW 530i
13.28 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 530i
31 mpg
24 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
565 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW 530i
565 mi
513 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 530i
145.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i
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