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Lotus Emeya vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Maserati Ghibli?

Lotus Emeya vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emeya

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 barely cheaper – starting at 88,800 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,810 £.

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 Lotus Emeya offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 488 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is a bit faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Lotus Emeya tops out at 256 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm more.

Emeya

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Ghibli is clearly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 602 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers only slightly more boot space – 509 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries very slightly more – 577 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is clearly superior overall 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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Lotus Emeya
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Maserati
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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