The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 73,100

€ 66,800

€ 73,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Maserati Ghibli is 1.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 540d
57.5
76.6
83.8
58.2
73.5
83.7
76.6 in
Width
73.5 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
58.2 in
118
195.7
117.1
194.3
195.7 in
Length
194.3 in
118 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 540d
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.09 %

General
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 540d
AM157
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 540d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
345 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
369 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 540d
166 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
11.57 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
452 mi
Range
733 mi
Maserati Ghibli
452 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
208.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data