The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 69,200
€ 39,000
€ 69,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 520i
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 520i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.53 %
General
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 520i
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 520i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
325 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
325 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 520i
163 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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12.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
12.28 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
26 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
630 mi
Maserati Ghibli
559 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
130.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
168.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















