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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0d V6vsMaserati Royale 4.9 V8

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0d V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-present
VS

Maserati Royale

4.9 V8

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1993

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
275hp205kW
280hp209kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
392Nm289lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
933km580mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
4,930cc301cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,385mm55in
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

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 Royale 4.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V85,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 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
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
275 hp
205 kW
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 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 Royale 4.9 V8: 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
392 Nm
289 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
1,990 kg
4,387 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
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 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 Royale 4.9 V8: 0.2 s.

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
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 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 20173.0d 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
275 hp
205 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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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
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Range score
933 km
580 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
141 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) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Has 208 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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