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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC 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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 350 BlueTEC V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

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
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
275hp205kW
258hp192kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight-
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
983km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
59L
CO2 emissions
158g/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) 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
258 hp
192 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: 17 hp (13 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
620 Nm
457 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,840 kg
4,057 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V66.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 0.3 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
983 km
611 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
983 km
611 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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