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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0 V6vsMaserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0 V6

350 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

Maserati Ghibli II

2.0 24V Biturbo

306 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
350hp261kW
306hp228kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight-
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
57.7s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,223mm166in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,514mm99in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
500L
420L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
207g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V BiturboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo6,250 rpm4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
19.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 44 hp more than Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
373 Nm
275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 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 20173.0 V6
267 km/h
166 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 and Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: 0.2 s.

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 20173.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW
5.5 s
267 km/h
166 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 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 20173.0 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
350 hp
261 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.7 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
-
CO2 score
207 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 127 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

  • Is 445 kg lighter
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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