The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 65,400

€ 75,800

€ 65,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 550i
57.5
76.6
83.8
57.6
73.2
82.4
76.6 in
Width
73.2 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
118
195.7
116.9
193.2
195.7 in
Length
193.2 in
118 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 550i
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.15 %

General
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 550i
AM157
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 550i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
271 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
420 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
420 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
14.93 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
40 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
843 mi
Range
473 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
843 mi
473 mi
BMW 550i
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).
174.3 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
121.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data