Car comparison

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

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

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Infiniti Q50

S 3.5 V6

364 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSedan2013-2017
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

3.0 V6

330 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    364 hp
    271 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
364hp271kW
330hp246kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,853kg4,085lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,519mm60in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
510L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
80L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
207g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V66,500 rpm5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65,000 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
17.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
364 hp
271 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 has 34 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
1,853 kg
4,085 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
263 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V65.4 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 2.1 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
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
364 hp
271 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW
5.6 s
263 km/h
163 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
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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

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
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 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
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
364 hp
271 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,853 kg
4,085 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
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
Range score
-
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
207 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleInfiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 48 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 43 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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