Maserati Ghibli vs BMW 5 Series

When shopping for your next luxury vehicle, you want to make sure you’re getting the best possible vehicle to fit your everyday needs. Price points, performance, technology, and other features are imperative in choosing the perfect luxury vehicle for your lifestyle. That’s why our friends at Car Buyer Labs put together an excellent comparison between the Maserati Ghibli and the BMW 5 Series. 

Price Points

The BMW 5 Series contains some of BMW’s most sporty designs, and can also be found in numerous different trim levels. At the base level, the BMW 5 Series starts out around $51,200, and tops out with the 540i xDrive model that comes in at around $58,750.

Providing the perfect happy-medium between Maserati’s Quattroporte and the Gran Turismo, the 4-door Ghibli is available in three different trim levels: base, S, and S Q4. The Maserati Ghibli can be priced anywhere from $73,550 to $81,750. 

Performance

BMW 540i xDrive buyers will find a powerful twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six engine that delivers 335 horsepower. Just as BMW drivers come to expect, the 540i xDrive offers an incredible sense of handling, as well as calm and collected features connoisseurs, have come to expect.

At its base level, the Maserati Ghibli S is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that delivers 350 horsepower as well as 369 lb-ft of torque. The higher-level trims offer a turbocharged engine that delivers upwards of 410 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. The Maserati Ghibli also offers exceptional handling despite its powerful output. This allows it to come out on top!

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The Verdict

Overall, both of these incredible sports cars are able to handle everything that the road throws your way, but the Maserati Ghibli has some clear advantages. When deciding on your next sports car, the real test comes down to the driver’s individual needs and wants. For more information, or to schedule a test drive, contact Maserati of Tysons.