The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 87,900

€ 50,700

€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 530xd.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 530xd
57.5
76.6
83.8
58.3
72.7
80.2
76.6 in
Width
72.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 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 530xd
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.02 %

General
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 530xd
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 530xd
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
424 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 530xd
176 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530xd
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10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
10.06 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
24 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530xd
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
513 mi
Range
621 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
513 mi
621 mi
BMW 530xd
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).
144 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
183.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530xd
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 530xd
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