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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0d V6vsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2

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

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0d V6

250 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
VS

Maserati Quattroporte III

4.2

255 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1979-1983

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2

  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    600 L
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
250hp186kW
255hp190kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight-
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
4,136cc252cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
500L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
100L
CO2 emissions
158g/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 3.0d V6Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.26,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
30.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 has 5 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
1,900 kg
4,189 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 20173.0d V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
222 km/h
138 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 20173.0d V66.7 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.27.5 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 has more power, Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 0.8 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 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 12.6 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 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,186 km
737 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
541 km
336 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 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 20173.0d V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 III4.2
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 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 20173.0d V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d 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 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK
7.5 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 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
250 hp
186 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 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
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
541 km
336 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 3.0d V6Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK18.5 L/100 km12.7 mpg US15.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km32.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi52.10 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal2,775 L733 US gal610 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year4,856 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Has 247 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 12.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 646 km (401 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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