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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0d V6vsKia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI

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

250 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
VS

Kia Optima IV

GT 2.0 T-GDI

245 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
Power
250hp186kW
245hp183kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight-
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
854km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,805mm110in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
191g/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 3.0d V6Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
  • Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI: 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
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
245 hp
183 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 has 5 hp more than Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 5 hp (4 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
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 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
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
1,680 kg
3,704 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
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 V66.7 s
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI: 0.7 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
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI: 2.3 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 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
854 km
530 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
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
245 hp
183 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
6.7 s
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.4 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
854 km
530 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
191 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 3.0d V6Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 247 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 333 km (207 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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