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Mazda 6 Estate vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

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

Mazda 6 Estate vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Estate

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 substantially 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 clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 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 clearly 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 substantially 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 significantly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 322 Nm more.

6 Estate

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, Mazda 6 Estate is noticeably lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers marginally 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 barely 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 holds a solid overall lead 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
Mazda 6 Estate
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

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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

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
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

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

Dimensions and Body

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

Engine and Performance

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

General

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