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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6vsBMW M3 (F80) 3.0

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

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

S 3.0 V6

430 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

BMW M3 (F80)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6BMWM3 (F80)3.0
Power
430hp321kW
431hp321kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight-
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
38.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,603mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
60L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
194g/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 S 3.0 V6BMW M3 (F80) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V65,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6BMWM3 (F80)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
12.0 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
200 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
431 hp
321 kW

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 has 1 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6 and BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: 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 2017S 3.0 V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
1,560 kg
3,439 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 2017S 3.0 V6
286 km/h
178 mph
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
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 2017S 3.0 V64.9 s
BMWM3 (F80)3.04.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6: 0.8 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 2017S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6: 1.3 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 2017S 3.0 V6
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
833 km
518 mi
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
723 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
4.9 s
286 km/h
178 mph
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.1 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 2017S 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 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
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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 2017S 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 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 2017S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.1 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 2017S 3.0 V6
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6BMWM3 (F80)3.0
Power
430 hp
321 kW
431 hp
321 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6BMW M3 (F80) 3.0
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 110 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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