The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 87,900
€ 39,700
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 523i.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
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 523i
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
18.61 %
General
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
424 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
428 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
176 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
10.06 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
24 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
513 mi
Range
580 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
513 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
183.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
