The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 73,100
€ 47,500
€ 73,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 525i.
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 525i
57.5
76.6
83.8
58.3
72.7
80.2
76.6 in
Width
72.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 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 525i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.96 %
General
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 525i
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 525i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
345 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 525i
166 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
11.57 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
21 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
452 mi
Range
524 mi
Maserati Ghibli
452 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
157.2 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
208.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 525i
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
