The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 79,900
€ 58,300
€ 79,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Maserati Ghibli S is 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
57.5
76.6
83.8
57.8
72.7
80.2
76.6 in
Width
72.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 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 540i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.13 %
General
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
404 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
406 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
9.88 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
23 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
449 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
478 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
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).
183.8 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
197 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
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
