The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 61,200
€ 87,900
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘ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
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 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.69 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
424 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S
Performance
BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli S
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
24 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
650 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
513 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).
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 540i
123.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Maserati Ghibli S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
