The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 66,000
€ 71,000
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.5
76.6
83.8
57.9
73
81.5
76.6 in
Width
73 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
118
195.7
113.1
191.7
195.7 in
Length
191.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.4 %
General
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
AM157
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
271 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
14.93 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
40 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
843 mi
Range
559 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
843 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
168.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
121.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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