The Comparative Analysis :

Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 65,400
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15) Maserati Ghibli Diesel
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 65,400
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 Diesel is 1.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540d
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15)
76.6
83.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15)
118
195.7
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
195.7 in
Length
194.3 in
118 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540d
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540d
AM157
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
271 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
420 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
420 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
14.93 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
40 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
843 mi
Range
733 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
843 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data