The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 67,900
€ 44,300
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
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
192.9
195.7 in
Length
192.9 in
118 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.92 %
General
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
AM157
Generation
F10
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 523i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
271 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
15.58 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
40 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
572 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
737 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
