The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 59,600

€ 66,000

€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 430 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 4.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Maserati Ghibli Diesel.
Lexus GS 430
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.5
76.6
83.8
71.7 in
Width
76.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
112.2
190
118
195.7
190 in
Length
195.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.53 %

General
Lexus GS 430
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
S19
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
271 hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Performance
Lexus GS 430
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
40 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
27 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
387 mi
Range
843 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
843 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Environmental Impact
216 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).
121.3 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
121.3 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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