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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0d V6

250 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    284 hp
    212 kW
  • 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 20173.0d V6
Power
284hp212kW
250hp186kW
Torque
397Nm293lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,790cc170cu in
2,987cc182cu 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
70L
CO2 emissions-
158g/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 3.0d V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d 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 20173.0d V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V BiturboMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
102 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 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo has 34 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: 34 hp (25 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 20173.0d V6
600 Nm
443 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 20173.0d V6
1,875 kg
4,134 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 20173.0d V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo5.8 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V66.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 0.9 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 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 20173.0d V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 20173.0d V6
Power
284 hp
212 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
-
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
-
158 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 3.0d V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 510 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 75 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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