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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Power
350hp261kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight-
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.7s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
835km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,635mm64in
-
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions
207g/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 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5: 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
15.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
184 km/h
114 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
480 Nm
354 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
1,745 kg
3,847 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)Facelift 20173.0 V65.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.55.2 s

Although Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 1.0 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)Facelift 20173.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
835 km
519 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.2 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
835 km
519 mi
CO2 score
207 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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