Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 5 Series Touring has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £, while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88800 £. That’s a price difference of around 36210 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.60 L. The difference is about 6.30 L per 100 km.
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 BMW 5 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 297 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.70 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Maserati Ghibli performs slightly better – reaching 286 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
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In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is minimal lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers to a small extent more room – 570 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring hardly perceptible takes the win – 620 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.
Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
88800 - 122600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
194 - 251 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2010 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
500 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4971 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1945 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1461 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
520 - 577 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
330 - 430 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
450 - 580 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
243 - 316 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2979 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Maserati
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The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.