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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Maserati Ghibli - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (90000 £ vs 88800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Maserati Ghibli?

BMW 8 Series Coupé

Maserati Ghibli

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Maserati Ghibli has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 88800 £, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 8 Series Coupé manages with 6.70 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.60 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé has a evident edge – offering 625 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.70 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Maserati Ghibli performs somewhat better – reaching 286 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 8 Series Coupé pulls evident stronger with 750 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is hardly perceptible lighter – 1805 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers to a small extent more room – 500 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, Maserati Ghibli barely noticeable takes the win – 577 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 8 Series Coupé is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
90000 - 158900 £
Price
88800 - 122600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1805 - 2085 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2010 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4851 - 5098 mm
Length
4971 mm
Width
1902 - 1943 mm
Width
1945 mm
Height
1346 - 1420 mm
Height
1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2979 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati

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Is the BMW 8 Series Coupé offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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