
While it's smaller and more affordable than the Quattroporte, the Maserati Ghibli competes against many of the same cars, though that's due more to Maserati's unique balance of luxury, design, performance, and price, than any inherent shortcomings or strengths of the competition.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS Class and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe offer more mainstream takes on both luxury and design, and while they aren't as well-finished or as striking, they are likely to be more dependable, more efficient, and less expensive to own in the long run.
The Mercedes-Benz CL Class eschews the four-door coupe fad for true two-door coupe status--but manages to behave like a four-door anyway, with a surprisingly large back seat--and of course it offers world-class luxury, materials, equipment, and performance.
Audi's new RS 7 is overmatched to the Ghibli's power output, but otherwise, hits many of the same marks, with a sleek, elegant exterior, a refined, modern interior, and standard, rather than available, all-wheel drive.
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Quick Specs | |||
The 2014 Maserati Ghibli brings Quattroporte-like style and elegance to a smaller, more affordable segment. |
No matter whether it's a coupe, convertible, or Gran Coupe, the 2014 BMW 6-Series covers soft and elegant as well as it does sharp and athletic. |
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL is cozy, comfortable and loaded with enough performance and technology to entertain even the ultra-wealthy. |
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS retains its fashion-forward look, while adding efficiency and, in AMG form, even more impressive performance. |
MSRP From | |||
$66,900 | $75,400 | $116,600 | $72,100 |
Gas Mileage | |||
15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 |
EPA Class | |||
Mid-Size Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||
4-Door Sedan | 2-Door Coupe 640i RWD | 2-Door Coupe CL 550 4MATIC | 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 RWD |
Drivetrain | |||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Sedan | Coupe | 4MATIC Coupe | Sedan |
Transmission | |||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2014 Maserati Ghibli vs. 2014 BMW 6-Series | 2014 Maserati Ghibli vs. 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL Class | 2014 Maserati Ghibli vs. 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class |