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Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V BiturbovsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI

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

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Maserati Ghibli II

2.8 24V Biturbo

284 hp2790 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997
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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

2.0 GDI

330 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-present

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
Power
284hp212kW
330hp246kW
Torque
397Nm293lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,878kg4,140lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,790cc170cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,223mm166in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,541mm100in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
420L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V BiturboMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDIPowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI5,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
330 hp
246 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI has 46 hp more than Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
1,878 kg
4,140 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 II2.8 24V Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
255 km/h
158 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 2.0 GDI and Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
330 hp
246 kW
5.7 s
255 km/h
158 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 II2.8 24V Biturbo
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI
Power
284 hp
212 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,878 kg
4,140 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
-
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 2.0 GDI
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Is 513 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 53 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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