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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0 V6vsAUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0 V6

350 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

AUDI A8 (D5)

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
Power
350hp261kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight-
2,680kg5,908lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.7s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
58.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
5,172mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
72L
CO2 emissions
207g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V65,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
17.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 10 hp more than AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
1,920 kg
4,233 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V65.5 s
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 and AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
899 km
559 mi
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW
5.5 s
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6AUDIA8 (D5)55 TFSI V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
923 km
574 mi
CO2 score
207 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A8 (D5) 55 TFSI V6

  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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