The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
€ 69,300
€ 44,400
€ 69,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 525xi
57.5
76.6
83.8
58.3
72.7
80.2
76.6 in
Width
72.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
118
195.7
113.7
190.6
195.7 in
Length
190.6 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 525xi
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.34 %
General
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 525xi
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 525xi
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
271 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
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15.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
15.25 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
34 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
537 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
621 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
Environmental Impact
144 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).
153.5 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















