BMW M5 vs Maserati Ghibli
Verdict
At RM1,188,800 versus RM538,800, the BMW M5 asks RM650,000 more, and the spend goes into a 4,395 cc plug-in hybrid powertrain with 591 hp, 750 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Maserati Ghibli is much cheaper and still quick, with 330 hp, 500 Nm and 5.6 seconds, plus the higher 263 km/h top speed. For Malaysia, the BMW is the harder hitter, but the Maserati has the friendlier road tax, bigger boot and longer wheelbase.
Pick the BMW M5 if you want the quicker sedan, all-wheel drive, 67 km of EV range and 7 airbags.
Pick the Maserati Ghibli if you want a far lower price, rear-wheel drive, a 500-litre boot and cheaper yearly road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,188,800; Maserati Ghibli RM538,800
- Power and torque: BMW M5 591 hp/750 Nm; Maserati Ghibli 330 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 3.5 s; Maserati Ghibli 5.6 s
- Top speed: BMW M5 250 km/h; Maserati Ghibli 263 km/h
- EV range and battery: BMW M5 67 km/22.1 kWh; Maserati Ghibli 0 km/no battery
- Boot and wheelbase: BMW M5 466 L/2,857 mm; Maserati Ghibli 500 L/2,998 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,800 | RM 538,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 4,395 cc | 2,979 cc |
| Power | 591 hp✓ | 330 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s✓ | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.6 L/100km |
| Battery | 22.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | 67 km✓ | 0 km |
| CO₂ | — | 223 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 4,971 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,945 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,998 mm |
| Boot space | 466 L | 500 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 3✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 8,408 | RM 2,078✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
M5
- Much quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Plug-in hybrid system gives 67 km EV range
- All-wheel drive and 7 airbags
- RM650,000 more expensive
- RM8,408 yearly road tax
- Smaller 466-litre boot
Ghibli
- Costs RM538,800, far less than the BMW
- Higher 263 km/h top speed
- Bigger 500-litre boot and longer 2,998 mm wheelbase
- Slower 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- No EV range
- Auto emergency braking not listed
M5 vs Ghibli FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Maserati Ghibli better?
The BMW M5 is better for outright performance and safety kit, with 591 hp, all-wheel drive, 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 7 airbags. The Maserati Ghibli makes more sense if price, boot space and road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM650,000 more than the Maserati Ghibli. That gap buys more power, plug-in hybrid hardware, all-wheel drive, quicker acceleration and 67 km of EV range.
Which is cheaper to tax and run daily?
The Maserati Ghibli has the lower yearly road tax at RM2,078 versus RM8,408 for the BMW M5. The BMW counters with 67 km of EV range from its 22.1 kWh battery for short daily trips.