The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 65,400
€ 39,700
€ 65,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 Diesel is 13 cm longer, 9.9 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the BMW 523i.
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
1461
1945
2128
1468
1846
2036
1945 mm
Width
1846 mm
2128 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1461 mm
Height
1468 mm
2998
4971
2888
4841
4971 mm
Length
4841 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
1835 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
260 kg
14.17 %
General
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
AM157
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
271 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
271 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 523i
570 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
570 NM
240 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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6.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
6.77 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
48 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 523i
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
843 mi
Range
580 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
843 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
142.1 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
121.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
665 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
