The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 66,800
€ 71,700
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 540d is 1.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.5
76.6
83.8
73.5 in
Width
76.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
117.1
194.3
118
195.7
194.3 in
Length
195.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.08 %
General
BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli
G30
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
345 hp
Maserati Ghibli
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli
155 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
733 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
559 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
