The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 58,300
€ 79,900
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,900
ⓘ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 540i is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli S.
BMW 540i
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 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.13 %
General
BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
E60
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
404 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S
Performance
BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli S
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
23 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
449 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
478 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
197 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
197 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
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
