The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 79,900
€ 44,600
€ 79,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 525xd.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 525xd
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 S
BMW 525xd
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.58 %
General
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 525xd
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 525xd
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
404 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
406 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 525xd
177 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
9.88 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
23 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xd
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
649 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
478 mi
649 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
197 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 525xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
