The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 67,300

€ 71,000

€ 67,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Maserati Ghibli
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.5
76.6
83.8
57.9
73
81.5
76.6 in
Width
73 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
118
195.7
113.1
191.7
195.7 in
Length
191.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.71 %

General
Maserati Ghibli
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
AM157
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
325 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
325 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Maserati Ghibli
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
163 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
12.28 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
25 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
518 mi
Range
559 mi
Maserati Ghibli
518 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
168.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
181.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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