The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 61,200
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 79,900
 Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15) Maserati Ghibli S
€ 61,200
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 slightly. The BMW 540i is 1.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli S.
BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S 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 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15)
118
195.7
194.3 in
Length
195.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.74 %
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
G30
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
404 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S

Performance

BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
23 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
650 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
478 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
197 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
197 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data