The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 82,900
 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (13 - 15) Maserati Ghibli S Q4
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 540d is 1.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli S Q4.
BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (13 - 15)
118
195.7
194.3 in
Length
195.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.13 %
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
G30
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
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
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
404 hp
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S Q4

Performance

BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S Q4

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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S Q4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
22 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
473 mi
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data