BMW 7 Series vs. Maserati Ghibli

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 7 Series and Maserati Ghibli contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW 7 Series and the Maserati Ghibli.

When comparing the BMW 7 Series's and the Maserati Ghibli's specifications and ratings, the BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Maserati Ghibli has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 7 Series's and the Maserati Ghibli's specifications and ratings, the Maserati Ghibli is a better car than the BMW 7 Series.

Pricing: A used 2024 BMW 7 Series ranges from $67,585 to $119,890 while a used 2024 Maserati Ghibli is priced between $60,951 to $119,605. For a new model, the BMW 7 Series's price is between $102,626 and $138,874, with the Maserati Ghibli priced between $82,201 and $116,538.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 7 Series loses 66.4 percent of its value and the Maserati Ghibli loses 63.3 percent of its value. This means the Maserati Ghibli retains 3.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 7 Series.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.0 out of 10 while the Maserati Ghibli's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the BMW 7 Series being ranked 9 out of 17 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Maserati Ghibli being ranked 12 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.3 out of 10. For the Maserati Ghibli the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Maserati Ghibli a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 7 Series.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Maserati Ghibli base engine makes 424 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 605 miles. The Ghibli is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the BMW 7 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Maserati Ghibli. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW 7 Series, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Maserati Ghibli, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear shoulder room.