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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6vsLexus GS IV · Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8

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 Q4 3.0 V6

430 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-present
VS

Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015

F 5.0 V8

477 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2016-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    477 hp
    356 kW
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
430hp321kW
477hp356kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight-
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.2s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
45.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
589km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,969cc303cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,915mm194in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,635mm64in
-
Rear track
1,653mm65in
-
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions-
260g/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 Q4 3.0 V6Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V65,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V87,100 rpm4,800-5,600 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
12.5 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
199 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
477 hp
356 kW

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 has 47 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
530 Nm
391 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 Q4 3.0 V6
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
1,865 kg
4,112 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 Q4 3.0 V6
286 km/h
178 mph
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 Q4 3.0 V64.7 s
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: 0.1 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 Q4 3.0 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: 0.8 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 Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
667 km
414 mi
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
589 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
4.7 s
286 km/h
178 mph
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
477 hp
356 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 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 Q4 3.0 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.6 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
477 hp
356 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.6 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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-
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
589 km
366 mi
CO2 score
-
260 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 S Q4 3.0 V6Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

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