The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 90,900

€ 81,900

€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,900
ⓘ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 M5 is 4.6 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli S.
BMW M5
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
191.1
118
195.7
191.1 in
Length
195.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Maserati Ghibli S
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.09 %

General
BMW M5
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

7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Maserati Ghibli S
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
404 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S
Performance
BMW M5
Maserati Ghibli S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S
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8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.07 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
25 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
10 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
294 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
518 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Maserati Ghibli S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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