The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 67,300
€ 41,900
€ 67,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 Maserati Ghibli is 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 523i
57.5
76.6
83.8
57.8
72.7
80.2
76.6 in
Width
72.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
118
195.7
113.7
190.6
195.7 in
Length
190.6 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 523i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.6 %
General
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 523i
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
325 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
325 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 523i
163 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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12.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
12.28 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
25 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
565 mi
Maserati Ghibli
518 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
181.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
