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Maserati Ghibli vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (430 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (88,800 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati Ghibli or DS Automobiles DS 4?

Maserati Ghibli vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

Maserati Ghibli

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,775 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

DS 4

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 clearly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 300 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 DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is clearly faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Ghibli

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is noticeably lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers moderately more boot space – 500 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries clearly more – 577 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli is far ahead 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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Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
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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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DS Automobiles DS 4

Costs and Consumption
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 251 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,971 mm
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
520 - 577 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Maserati
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Maserati Ghibli?

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

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