The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 73,900

€ 69,200

€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes E 500 is 3.6 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
Mercedes E 500
Maserati Ghibli
58
73
81.5
57.5
76.6
83.8
73 in
Width
76.6 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
192.1
118
195.7
192.1 in
Length
195.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
Maserati Ghibli
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.42 %

General
Mercedes E 500
Maserati Ghibli
W212
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
Maserati Ghibli
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
325 hp
Maserati Ghibli
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
Mercedes E 500
Maserati Ghibli
155 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.72 lb/hp
12.28 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
529 mi
Range
559 mi
Mercedes E 500
529 mi
559 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
178.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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