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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 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) · Facelift 2017

3.0 V6

350 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.0 V6

330 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    207 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
350hp261kW
330hp246kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.7s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu 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
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
207g/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) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 20173.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,750 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
21.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 20 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
500 Nm
369 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
267 km/h
166 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)Facelift 20173.0 V65.5 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 1.3 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
899 km
559 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW
5.5 s
267 km/h
166 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)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
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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.5 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
899 km
559 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
207 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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