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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0 V6vsBMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0 V6

350 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

BMW 7 Series (G11)

740i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019

Comparison overview

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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
  • 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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,114 km
    692 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6BMW7 Series (G11)740i
Power
350hp261kW
326hp243kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight-
2,400kg5,291lb
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
53.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
1,114km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
5,098mm201in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,646mm65in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
515L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
78L
CO2 emissions
207g/km
164g/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 V6BMW 7 Series (G11) 740iPowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i: 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6BMW7 Series (G11)740i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
16.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
182 km/h
113 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
326 hp
243 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 24 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 24 hp (18 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
450 Nm
332 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
1,725 kg
3,803 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
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

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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 1.9 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
1,114 km
692 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
326 hp
243 kW
5.5 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.5 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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6BMW7 Series (G11)740i
Power
350 hp
261 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.5 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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
1,114 km
692 mi
CO2 score
207 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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