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Lexus NX vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (46,000 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus NX or Maserati Ghibli?

Lexus NX vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Lexus NX

4.8 (15 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

NX

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lexus NX is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,000 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Ghibli offers markedly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

NX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus NX is marginally lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus NX offers only slightly more boot space – 545 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries moderately more – 577 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus NX stands well ahead of its rival 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 £46,000
NX

Lexus NX

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 km
Lexus NX
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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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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Lexus NX
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,000 - 63,400 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
72 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 134 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 515 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Maserati
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