The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 79,900

€ 82,600

€ 79,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Ghibli S is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW M550d
57.5
76.6
83.8
57.2
73.2
82.4
76.6 in
Width
73.2 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.2 in
118
195.7
116.9
193.3
195.7 in
Length
193.3 in
118 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW M550d
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.42 %

General
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW M550d
AM157
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW M550d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
404 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
406 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW M550d
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
9.88 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
23 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M550d
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
702 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
478 mi
702 mi
BMW M550d
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).
127.6 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
197 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data