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Maserati Ghibli vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (430 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (88,800 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati Ghibli or Mazda 6 Estate?

Maserati Ghibli vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Maserati Ghibli

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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

Ghibli

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.

Mazda 6 Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Ghibli offers substantially more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is visibly faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 322 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, Mazda 6 Estate is markedly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers only slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries only slightly more – 577 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli comes out clearly ahead 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 £88,800
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
Maserati Ghibli
Mazda 6 Estate

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Maserati Ghibli
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 251 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,971 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
520 - 577 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Maserati
Brand
Mazda
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