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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0 V6vsAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0 V6

350 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-present
VS

AUDI S6 (C8)

3.0 TDI V6

349 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
350hp261kW
349hp260kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight-
2,590kg5,710lb
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
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
721km448mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,928mm115in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,603mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
63L
CO2 emissions
257g/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 S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V65,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
15.4 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
184 km/h
114 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
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 1 hp more than AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 1 hp (1 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
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 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
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
1,955 kg
4,310 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
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI 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
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V65.0 s

Although Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has more power, AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 0.5 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
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 4.8 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
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
179 hp/t
133 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
721 km
448 mi
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
1,000 km
621 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
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW
5.0 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
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 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
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI 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
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.0 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
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
349 hp
260 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.0 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
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
721 km
448 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
257 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 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 S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 279 km (174 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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