Lexus LS vs Maserati Ghibli – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Maserati Ghibli has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 88800 £, while the Lexus LS costs 112300 £. That’s a price difference of around 23525 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati Ghibli manages with 8.60 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.60 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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 Maserati Ghibli has a to a small extent edge – offering 430 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Maserati Ghibli performs a bit better – reaching 286 km/h, while the Lexus LS tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Maserati Ghibli offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Maserati Ghibli is evident lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2345 kg. The difference is around 392 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers to a small extent more room – 500 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, Maserati Ghibli evident takes the win – 577 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Our conclusion: The Maserati Ghibli proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Maserati Ghibli is the better all-rounder in this comparison.