The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 79,900
€ 41,900
€ 79,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 S is 13 cm longer, 9.9 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the BMW 523i.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
1461
1945
2128
1468
1846
2036
1945 mm
Width
1846 mm
2128 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1461 mm
Height
1468 mm
2998
4971
2888
4841
4971 mm
Length
4841 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
1810 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2470 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
11.6 %
General
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
AM157
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
404 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 523i
550 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
550 NM
240 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
177 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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4.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Maserati Ghibli S
4.48 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
27 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
478 mi
Range
565 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
478 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
197 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).
145.8 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
197 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
242 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
660 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
