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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (770 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (306,000 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe or Maserati Ghibli?

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Maserati Ghibli is considerably cheaper – starting at 88,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 217,248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati Ghibli uses 8.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is somewhat faster – reaching 338 km/h, while the Maserati Ghibli tops out at 286 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Maserati Ghibli offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is barely lighter – 1,845 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries noticeably more – 577 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 157 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £88,800
Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe
Maserati Ghibli

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
306,000 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
314 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
270 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,715 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,285 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
770 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
338 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
900 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
566 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Maserati
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