Maserati Ghibli vs Mercedes-Benz EQV
Verdict
The Maserati Ghibli is the driver’s car here: RM538,800 buys a 330 hp, 500 Nm petrol sedan that does 0–100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and runs on rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz EQV, at RM450,350, is slower at 12.1 seconds, but it answers a different Malaysian brief with seven seats, 610 litres of boot space, a 90.0 kWh battery and 374 km of EV range. The Maserati is sharper and faster; the Mercedes is roomier, cheaper to tax and easier to justify for family or chauffeured use.
Pick the Maserati Ghibli if you want the quicker executive sedan, with 330 hp, 500 Nm and a 263 km/h top speed.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, 610 litres of boot space and 374 km of electric range.
Key differences
- Price: Maserati Ghibli RM538,800; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350
- Powertrain: Maserati Ghibli 2,979 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz EQV single electric motor
- Output: Maserati Ghibli 330 hp and 500 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQV 201 hp and torque not listed
- Acceleration/top speed: Maserati Ghibli 5.6 s and 263 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQV 12.1 s and 160 km/h
- Seats/boot: Maserati Ghibli 5 seats and 500 L; Mercedes-Benz EQV 7 seats and 610 L
- Road tax: Maserati Ghibli RM2,078/year; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM160/year
Ghibli
- Quicker 5.6-second 0–100 km/h time
- 330 hp and 500 Nm from the petrol engine
- Longer 3-year warranty
- Costs RM88,450 more
- Only 5 seats against the EQV’s 7
- Higher RM2,078 yearly road tax
EQV
- 7-seat cabin
- 610-litre boot space
- 374 km EV range from a 90.0 kWh battery
- Much slower 12.1-second 0–100 km/h time
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
- Shorter 2-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 538,800 | RM 450,350✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC twin turbocharged V6, variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,979 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 330 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 86.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 362 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 374 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Auto-Adaptive Transmission | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 263 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Co2 | 223 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,971 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,945 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone with stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alfieri | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alfieri | 17" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Mechanical LSD | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front and Passenger, Side, and Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | Three-point seat belts for all five seats | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way with adjustable lumbar, driver and passenger | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down centre armrest, three rear headrests | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Air vents only | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | Two Front, Two Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 8.4 inch Maserati Touch Control, 280W audio system with 8 speakers, CD/DVD/MP3/USB support | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down with Jam-Protection | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry + Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote boot release | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Service at 20,000km, 40,000km, 60,000km | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,078 | RM 160✓ |
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.
Ghibli vs EQV FAQ
Is the Maserati Ghibli or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
For driving, the Maserati Ghibli is better: it has 330 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.6-second 0–100 km/h time. For family or business transport, the Mercedes-Benz EQV is better with 7 seats, 610 litres of boot space and 374 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Maserati Ghibli costs RM538,800, while the Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM450,350. That makes the Ghibli RM88,450 more expensive.
Which has lower yearly road tax in Malaysia?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV is far cheaper to tax at RM160 per year. The Maserati Ghibli’s yearly road tax is RM2,078.