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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0d V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300

241 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,785 kg
    3,935 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
250hp186kW
241hp180kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
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) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 9 hp (7 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
370 Nm
273 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
1,785 kg
3,935 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3006.4 s

Although Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d 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 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 3.9 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
673 km
418 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
250 hp
186 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
673 km
418 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 513 km (319 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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