The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 74,100
€ 71,700
€ 74,100
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 550i is 2.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
BMW 550i
Maserati Ghibli
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.5
76.6
83.8
73.2 in
Width
76.6 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
192.9
118
195.7
192.9 in
Length
195.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Maserati Ghibli
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.34 %
General
BMW 550i
Maserati Ghibli
F10
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 550i
Maserati Ghibli
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
345 hp
Maserati Ghibli
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
BMW 550i
Maserati Ghibli
155 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
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10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.83 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 550i
21 mpg
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 550i
395 mi
559 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 550i
208.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
