Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

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

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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115)

SS 5.0 V8

335 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

3.0 V6

330 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Lightest
    1,651 kg
    3,640 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
335hp250kW
330hp246kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,690mm185in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,160mm46in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,420mm56in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
680L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
100L
80L
CO2 emissions-
207g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V85,500 rpm5,500 rpm5,750 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
MetricMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
17.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
335 hp
250 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 has 5 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
461 Nm
340 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
1,651 kg
3,640 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V85.3 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 0.3 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 I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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 Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 6.8 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 I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
637 km
396 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
335 hp
250 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 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 I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.3 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
VehicleMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
335 hp
250 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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
637 km
396 mi
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
-
207 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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
VehicleMaserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 159 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Uses 6.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 262 km (163 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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