The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 89,700

€ 61,200

€ 89,700
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 1.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
57.5
76.6
83.8
58.2
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
118
195.7
117.1
194.3
195.7 in
Length
194.3 in
118 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.7 %

General
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
AM157
Generation
G30
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
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
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
424 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
428 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 540i
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9.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
9.72 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
20 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
418 mi
Range
650 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
418 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data