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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    410 hp
    306 kW
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
410hp306kW
408hp304kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight-
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.3s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
46.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
223g/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 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
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
14.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
189 km/h
117 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6 has 2 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6: 2 hp (1 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
600 Nm
443 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
1,830 kg
4,034 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
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)S 3.0 V65.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V84.9 s

Although Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6: 0.6 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)S 3.0 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
889 km
552 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.9 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)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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)S 3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
410 hp
306 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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) S 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) S 3.0 V6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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