Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6vsMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S Q4 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)

S 3.0 V6

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2017
VS

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

S Q4 3.0 V6

410 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    410 hp
    306 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
410hp306kW
410hp306kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
54.3s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
825km512mi
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
223g/km
226g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S Q4 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S Q4 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
13.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
1,820 kg
4,012 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)S 3.0 V6
285 km/h
177 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
283 km/h
176 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)S 3.0 V65.0 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S Q4 3.0 V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6: 0.1 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)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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)S 3.0 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
833 km
518 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
825 km
512 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
5.0 s
285 km/h
177 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
4.9 s
283 km/h
176 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)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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)S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 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)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.9 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)S 3.0 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
410 hp
306 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
833 km
518 mi
825 km
512 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
226 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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) S 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S Q4 3.0 V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S Q4 3.0 V6

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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