The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 81,300

€ 79,900

€ 81,300
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 BMW M550d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Maserati Ghibli S.
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Maserati Ghibli S
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.3
118
195.7
193.3 in
Length
195.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Maserati Ghibli S
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.13 %

General
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Maserati Ghibli S
F10
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 M550d BluePerformance
Maserati Ghibli S
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
404 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S
Performance
BMW M550d BluePerformance
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 M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
23 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
33 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
690 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
478 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
Environmental Impact
129.6 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 M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
197 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Maserati Ghibli S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data