2016 Maserati Ghibli

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Rating8.0

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Compact Sedan
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$70,600 - $78,550
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exotic Italian styling cues

Trails behind the competition in terms of luxury

Maserati Ghibli lineup gains a new S trim level

Impressive cornering cues add a lot of character to the drive

Weight is on the heavier side

Zegna interior package adds cosmetic elements to the cabin

Sheer comfort is maintained throughout the interior

Specs & Features

$70,600

price

345 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Maserati Ghibli makes for an excellent contender in the midsize sedan segment. With three trims on offer, the 2018 Maserati Ghibli retails at a base MSRP of $70,600 competing directly with the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450, the Audi A7, and the BMW 5-Series. Between three trim levels, the Maserati Ghibli offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine capable of making 345 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, the same engine is tuned to output 404 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Maserati Ghibli reaches 60 MPH from zero in 5.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.9 seconds with the high-output turbocharged V6. Depending on the powertrain, the Maserati Ghibli can manage a combined fuel economy between 17 and 19 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 13 striking colors the Maserati Ghibli comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

We are inclined towards the Maserati Ghibli S Q4 model as it has both the amped-up powertrain and standard all-wheel drive. This ups the performance factor and imparts winter readiness.

Trims

    Base
    $70,600 onwards
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    S
    $76,050 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 8A
    • Horsepower: 404 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    S Q4
    $78,550 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 404 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 169 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$84,440

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

9.31

Horsepower

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

Torque

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

5

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$83,995

Gasoline

6.29

640 hp @ 6400 rpm

630 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$206,000

Gasoline

8.1

552 hp @ 6650 rpm

465 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

4

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$70,900- $75,300

Gasoline

8.73

450 hp @ 5800 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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$68,300- $73,050

Gasoline

8.56

333 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$94,100

Gasoline

8.82

560 hp @ 6000 rpm

500 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$70,600- $78,550

Gasoline

8.03

404 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$52,650- $101,700

Gasoline

8.53

195 hp @ 3800 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$108,725

Gasoline

7.62

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$66,900- $76,600

Gasoline

8.31

329 hp @ 5250 rpm

354 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

4

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2016 Maserati Ghibli vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.6 sec15 sec129 mph
    3.2 sec--
    3.7 sec12.0 sec174 mph
    2016 BMW M5

    Ranked #2

    3.7 sec11.9 sec-
    3.7 sec11.7 sec-
    3.96 sec--

    2016 Maserati Ghibli vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg21.1 gal.358.7/506.4 mi.
      28 mpg42 mpg33 mpg21.1 gal.-
      20 mpg30 mpg24 mpg21.1 gal.422/633 mi.
      2016 Audi A7

      Ranked #2

      20 mpg30 mpg24 mpg19.8 gal.396/594 mi.
      2016 Audi S6

      Ranked #3

      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg19.8 gal.356.4/534.6 mi.
      16 mpg22 mpg19 mpg--

      2016 Maserati Ghibli vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        195.7 in.76.6 in.57.5 in.4.5 in.118 in.
        197.6 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.5 in.114.6 in.
        197.6 in.75.9 in.53.5 in.4 in.117.7 in.
        197.3 in.75.2 in.55.8 in.5 in.114.8 in.
        196.7 in.74.1 in.55.4 in.5 in.113.2 in.
        2016 Audi A7

        Ranked #4

        196.2 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.4.4 in.114.7 in.

        2016 Maserati Ghibli vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          17.7 cu.ft.108 cu.ft.-
          2016 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.83 cu.ft.31.3 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi S6

          Ranked #3

          14.1 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.
          2016 BMW M5

          Ranked #4

          14 cu.ft.108.1 cu.ft.73.3 cu.ft.
          24.5 cu.ft.-49.1 cu.ft.

          2016 Maserati Ghibli vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -17.7 cu.ft.--
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            2016 Audi A7

            Ranked #3

            323.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.-
            13 cu.ft.-12.9 cu.ft.-
            49.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.49.1 cu.ft.-
            2016 Audi S6

            Ranked #6

            74.7 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.6 ft.

            2016 Maserati Ghibli vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3990 lbs.
              1070 lbs.4255 lbs.
              992 lbs.4497 lbs.
              2016 BMW M5

              Ranked #1

              926 lbs.4387 lbs.
              1125 lbs.4145 lbs.
              865 lbs.4034 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 19 mpg

              0-60 : 5.6 sec

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