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Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V BiturbovsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

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

3.0 V6

350 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • 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

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Power
284hp212kW
350hp261kW
Torque
397Nm293lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
267 km/h
166 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,790cc170cu in
2,979cc182cu 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
CO2 emissions-
207g/km

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 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 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 20173.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
16.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
267 km/h
166 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
180 km/h
112 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 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 66 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 3.0 V6: 66 hp (49 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 20173.0 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 II2.8 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 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 II2.8 24V Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
267 km/h
166 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 2.8 24V Biturbo: 0.3 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 20173.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW
5.5 s
267 km/h
166 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Power
284 hp
212 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
-
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
-
207 g/km
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
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Is 445 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 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 3.0 V6

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 103 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 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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