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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 500

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 Q4 3.0 V6

430 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 500

435 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 mph
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,870 kg
    4,123 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500

  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
430hp321kW
435hp324kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight-
2,675kg5,897lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.2s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
46.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions-
157g/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 Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V65,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 5005,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
14.3 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
189 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 Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 has 5 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500: 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 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
520 Nm
384 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 Q4 3.0 V6
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
1,930 kg
4,255 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 Q4 3.0 V6
286 km/h
178 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 5004.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 has more power, Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500: 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: 5.1 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 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
667 km
414 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
1,014 km
630 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
4.7 s
286 km/h
178 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
435 hp
324 kW
4.8 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 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 Q4 3.0 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.8 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 Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
430 hp
321 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.8 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
CO2 score
-
157 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 348 km (216 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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