Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6vsMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

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

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

3.0 V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
VS

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.0 V6

330 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
275hp205kW
330hp246kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
5,262mm207in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,171mm125in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,647mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V65,000 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 has 55 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 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 III (M157)3.0 V6
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,760 kg
3,880 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)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 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 III (M157)3.0 V66.3 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V66.8 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 has more power, Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 3.2 L/100 km.

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)3.0 V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,186 km
737 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
879 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 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 III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 307 km (191 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 54 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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