The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 65,400
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15) Maserati Ghibli Diesel
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 65,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 540i.
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540i
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15)
76.6
83.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i 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 540i 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 540i
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540i
AM157
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
271 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
420 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
420 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
843 mi
Range
650 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
843 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data