What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Lotus Emira?

Up to 406 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What are the consumption figures for the Lotus Emira in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 9.20 L.

What are the Lotus Emira’s length, width and height?

Length 4413 mm, width 1896 mm, height 1235 mm – those are the dimensions of the Lotus Emira.

Is the Maserati Ghibli offered with different drivetrains?

The Maserati Ghibli is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Maserati Ghibli's engine?

The Maserati Ghibli reaches a peak output of 430 HP, depending on the model.

What is the fuel consumption of the Maserati Ghibli according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 8.60 L.

How fast can the Maserati Ghibli go?

Depending on the model, top speed is 286 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Maserati Ghibli?

Length 4971 mm, width 1945 mm, height 1461 mm – those are the dimensions of the Maserati Ghibli.

Lotus Emira vs Maserati Ghibli - Differences and prices compared

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

Emira

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lotus Emira has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 83600 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5181 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Maserati Ghibli manages with 8.60 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.20 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 430 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Emira performs slight better – reaching 291 km/h, while the Maserati Ghibli tops out at 286 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Maserati Ghibli pulls a bit stronger with 580 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Maserati Ghibli offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Lotus Emira is noticeable lighter – 1455 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 498 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers convincingly more room – 500 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 349 L.

When it comes to payload, Maserati Ghibli clearly takes the win – 577 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 287 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli 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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 83600 - 106000 £	Price 88800 - 122600 £
Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L	Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 11.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 208 - 245 g/km	co2 194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 58 L	Fuel tank capacity 80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Coupe	Body Type Sedan
Seats 2	Seats 5
Doors 2	Doors 4
Curb weight 1455 - 1533 kg	Curb weight 1953 - 2010 kg
Trunk capacity 151 L	Trunk capacity 500 L
Length 4413 mm	Length 4971 mm
Width 1895 - 1896 mm	Width 1945 mm
Height 1235 mm	Height 1461 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 213 - 290 kg	Payload 520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission Automatic, Manuel	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 365 - 406 HP	Power HP 330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 4.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed 290 - 291 km/h	Max Speed 255 - 286 km/h
Torque 420 - 480 Nm	Torque 450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6	Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Power kW 268 - 298 kW	Power kW 243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity 1991 - 3456 cm3	Engine capacity 1998 - 2979 cm3