The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 81,900

€ 61,200

€ 81,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Maserati Ghibli S is 3.5 cm longer, 7.7 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the BMW 540i.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
1461
1945
2128
1479
1868
2126
1945 mm
Width
1868 mm
2128 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1461 mm
Height
1479 mm
2998
4971
2975
4936
4971 mm
Length
4936 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
1810 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2470 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2270 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
7.73 %

General
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
AM157
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
404 bhp
335 bhp
BMW 540i
550 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
550 NM
450 NM
BMW 540i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

BMW 540i
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4.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.99 kg/bhp
Maserati Ghibli S
4.48 kg/bhp
4.99 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
29 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 540i
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
518 mi
Range
650 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
518 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
181.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
223 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
660 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data