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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0d V6vsCadillac CTS III 2.0

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

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0d V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

272 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
275hp205kW
272hp203kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
388L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
72L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6Cadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm
CadillacCTS III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
275 hp
205 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 has 3 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0
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 20173.0d V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
250 km/h
155 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 20173.0d V66.3 s
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 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 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 3.9 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 20173.0d V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,186 km
737 mi
CadillacCTS III2.0
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 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 20173.0d V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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 20173.0d V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d 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 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.8 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 20173.0d V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
275 hp
205 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6Cadillac CTS III 2.0
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 452 km (281 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 112 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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