The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 82,900

€ 42,200

€ 82,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 Q4 is 2.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
BMW 518d
57.5
76.6
83.8
57.6
73.2
82.4
76.6 in
Width
73.2 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
118
195.7
116.9
193.2
195.7 in
Length
193.2 in
118 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
BMW 518d
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.1 %

General
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
BMW 518d
AM157
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
BMW 518d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
404 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
406 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
BMW 518d
176 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S Q4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
10.21 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
22 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
967 mi
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
473 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
198.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S Q4
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data