The Comparative Analysis :

Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 81,900
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (15 - 17) Maserati Ghibli S
€ 63,800
 BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 81,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (15 - 17)
76.6
83.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
76.6 in
Width
73.5 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (15 - 17)
118
195.7
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
195.7 in
Length
194.3 in
118 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.13 %
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
AM157
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
404 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
406 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
9.88 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
25 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
613 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
518 mi
613 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).
130.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
181.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data