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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6vsMaserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

S 3.0 V6

430 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

Maserati Ghibli II

2.8 24V Biturbo

284 hp2790 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Power
430hp321kW
284hp212kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
397Nm293lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight-
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,223mm166in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,541mm100in
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
223g/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 S 3.0 V6Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V BiturboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V65,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
19.4 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6 has 146 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 S 3.0 V6: 146 hp (109 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
397 Nm
293 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 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 2017S 3.0 V6
286 km/h
178 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 S 3.0 V6 and Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: 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 III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
4.9 s
286 km/h
178 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 2017S 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Power
430 hp
321 kW
284 hp
212 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
833 km
518 mi
-
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 S 3.0 V6
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 III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6

  • Has 146 hp more
  • Has 183 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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