Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 S Q4 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) · Facelift 2017

S Q4 3.0 V6

430 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
335hp250kW
430hp321kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
286 km/h
178 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
51.2s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
667km414mi
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

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) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V65,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
13.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
286 km/h
178 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
194 km/h
121 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 has 95 hp more than Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: 95 hp (71 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
580 Nm
428 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
1,870 kg
4,123 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
286 km/h
178 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 and Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 0.6 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 and Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 3.7 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
667 km
414 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
4.7 s
286 km/h
178 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)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

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)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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.7 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)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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
335 hp
250 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Lightness
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
667 km
414 mi
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
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 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 I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Is 219 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 119 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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