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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6vsMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 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) · Facelift 2017

S 3.0 V6

430 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

S 3.0 V6

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 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
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
Power
430hp321kW
410hp306kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
54.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
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
223g/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 S 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V65,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 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)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
14.3 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6 has 20 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 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)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
1,760 kg
3,880 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 2017S 3.0 V6
286 km/h
178 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
285 km/h
177 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 2017S 3.0 V64.9 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6: 0.2 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 2017S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
833 km
518 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
4.9 s
286 km/h
178 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
410 hp
306 kW
5.1 s
285 km/h
177 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 2017S 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 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 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.1 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 2017S 3.0 V6
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S 3.0 V6MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)S 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
410 hp
306 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
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
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
223 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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 S 3.0 V6Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) S 3.0 V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S 3.0 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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