Maserati Ghibli Ghibli vs Ghibli S
Verdict
At RM 538,800 versus RM 628,800, the Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S asks RM90,000 more for a clear drivetrain gain: 410 hp and 550 Nm instead of 330 hp and 500 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h from 5.6 to 5.0 seconds and raising top speed from 263 to 285 km/h. The trade-off is 10.4 L/100 km and 242 g/km against 9.6 L/100 km and 223 g/km. Space, boot, road tax and warranty are identical, so this is mainly a pace-versus-cost decision.
Pick the Maserati Ghibli Ghibli if you want the same executive sedan body, 500-litre boot, rear-wheel drive layout and RM2,078 annual road tax for less money.
Pick the Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S if the extra 80 hp, 50 Nm and 0.6-second quicker 0-100 km/h time matter more than the RM90,000 premium and higher fuel use.
Key differences
- Price: Maserati Ghibli Ghibli RM 538,800; Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S RM 628,800
- Power: Maserati Ghibli Ghibli 330 hp; Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S 410 hp
- Torque: Maserati Ghibli Ghibli 500 Nm; Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S 550 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Maserati Ghibli Ghibli 5.6 s; Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S 5.0 s
- Top speed: Maserati Ghibli Ghibli 263 km/h; Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S 285 km/h
- Fuel economy: Maserati Ghibli Ghibli 9.6 L/100 km; Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S 10.4 L/100 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 538,800✓ | RM 628,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,979 cc | 2,979 cc |
| Power | 330 hp | 410 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 550 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 5.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | 263 km/h | 285 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100km✓ | 10.4 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | 0 km |
| CO₂ | 223 g/km✓ | 242 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,971 mm | 4,971 mm |
| Width | 1,945 mm | 1,945 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | 2,998 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 500 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,078 | 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.
Ghibli
- RM90,000 lower purchase price
- Lower fuel use at 9.6 L/100 km
- Same 500-litre boot and 2,998 mm wheelbase
- 80 hp and 50 Nm down on the Ghibli S
- Slower 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- No auto emergency braking listed
Ghibli S
- Stronger 410 hp output
- Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 285 km/h top speed
- Costs RM90,000 more
- Higher fuel use at 10.4 L/100 km
- Higher CO₂ at 242 g/km
Ghibli vs Ghibli S FAQ
Is the Maserati Ghibli Ghibli or Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S better?
The Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S is better for performance, with 410 hp, 550 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. The Maserati Ghibli Ghibli is the more sensible buy if price and fuel use matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Maserati Ghibli Ghibli S costs RM90,000 more than the Maserati Ghibli Ghibli, at RM 628,800 versus RM 538,800.
Do they have the same running-cost basics?
Yes. Both use a 2,979 cc petrol engine, rear-wheel drive and a conventional automatic gearbox, with the same RM2,078 annual road tax, 70-litre fuel tank and 3 warranty listing.