Maserati Ghibli vs Volvo S90
Verdict
The Maserati Ghibli is the dearer, more traditional executive sedan here at RM 538,800, with a 2,979 cc petrol engine, rear-wheel drive and a 263 km/h top speed. The Volvo S90 costs RM 370,888 and answers with plug-in hybrid numbers that matter daily: 2.1 L/100 km, 46 g/km CO2, 90 km EV range and RM 365 annual road tax. The Ghibli has more torque, but the S90 is quicker to 100 km/h and adds all-wheel drive, AEB and a five-year warranty.
Pick the Maserati Ghibli if you want the larger 2,979 cc petrol engine, rear-wheel drive, 500 Nm and the much higher 263 km/h top speed.
Pick the Volvo S90 if you want plug-in hybrid running costs, 90 km of EV range, all-wheel drive, AEB and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Maserati Ghibli RM 538,800; Volvo S90 RM 370,888
- Power and torque: Maserati Ghibli 330 hp/500 Nm; Volvo S90 315 hp/400 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: Maserati Ghibli 0-100 km/h in 5.6 s, 263 km/h; Volvo S90 4.9 s, 180 km/h
- Fuel use and CO2: Maserati Ghibli 9.6 L/100 km, 223 g/km; Volvo S90 2.1 L/100 km, 46 g/km
- Electrification: Maserati Ghibli no battery or EV range; Volvo S90 18.8 kWh battery and 90 km EV range
- Warranty and road tax: Maserati Ghibli 3 years, RM 2,078/year; Volvo S90 5 years, RM 365/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 538,800 | RM 370,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 2,979 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 330 hp✓ | 315 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 263 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100km | 2.1 L/100km✓ |
| Battery | — | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | 90 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 223 g/km | 46 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,971 mm | 4,969 mm |
| Width | 1,945 mm | 1,879 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | 2,941 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 500 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,078 | RM 365✓ |
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
- Higher 330 hp output
- Stronger 500 Nm torque
- Higher 263 km/h top speed
- Costs RM 167,912 more
- No AEB listed
- Higher 9.6 L/100 km fuel use
S90
- Quicker 4.9 s 0-100 km/h time
- 90 km EV range from 18.8 kWh battery
- Five-year warranty
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Less torque at 400 Nm
- Smaller 60 L fuel tank
Ghibli vs S90 FAQ
Is the Maserati Ghibli or Volvo S90 better?
The Volvo S90 is the more sensible Malaysian buy on numbers: it is cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h, far more efficient, has 90 km EV range, AEB and a longer warranty. The Maserati Ghibli suits buyers prioritising torque, rear-wheel drive and top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Maserati Ghibli costs RM 167,912 more than the Volvo S90. It is RM 538,800 versus RM 370,888, before factoring in the Ghibli’s higher RM 2,078 annual road tax against the Volvo’s RM 365.
Which one is quicker?
The Volvo S90 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.9 seconds versus 5.6 seconds for the Maserati Ghibli. The Ghibli has the higher top speed, though, at 263 km/h against the Volvo’s 180 km/h.