Compare the2023 Dodge Charger SRT VS 2022 Maserati Ghibli

Both the Charger SRT and the Ghibli have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and rear cross-path warning.

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Charger SRT 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Maserati covers the Ghibli. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Ghibli ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

The Charger SRT’s corrosion warranty is 1 year and unlimited miles longer than the Ghibli’s (5/unlimited vs. 4/50,000).

There are almost 21 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Maserati dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Charger SRT’s warranty.

The Dodge Charger SRT’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the Ghibli’s engines use an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Maserati vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 112 more problems per 100 vehicles, Maserati is ranked 32nd, below the industry average.

The Charger SRT has more powerful engines than the Ghibli:

	Horsepower	Torque
Charger SRT 6.2 supercharged V8	717 HP	650 lbs.-ft.
Charger SRT Redeye 6.2 supercharged V8	797 HP	707 lbs.-ft.
Charger SRT Charger King Daytona 6.2 supercharged V8	807 HP	707 lbs.-ft.
Ghibli GT 3.0 turbo V6	345 HP	369 lbs.-ft.
Ghibli Modena 3.0 turbo V6	424 HP	428 lbs.-ft.
Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 turbo V8	580 HP	538 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Dodge Charger SRT (702 HP engine) is faster than the Ghibli Modena 3.0 turbo V6:

	Charger SRT	Ghibli
Zero to 30 MPH	1.6 sec	1.7 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	3.4 sec	4.7 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	5.1 sec	7.8 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	7.2 sec	12 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.7 sec	5.8 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	1.7 sec	2.9 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	2.3 sec	3.5 sec
Quarter Mile	11.4 sec	13.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	128 MPH	105 MPH
Top Speed	204 MPH	175 MPH

The Charger SRT’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Ghibli doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Charger SRT’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Ghibli:

	Charger SRT	Ghibli GT	Ghibli Trofeo
Front Rotors	15.7 inches	13.6 inches	15 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches	13 inches	13.6 inches

The Charger SRT stops shorter than the Ghibli:

	Charger SRT	Ghibli
70 to 0 MPH	153 feet	155 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	103 feet	109 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the Charger SRT has larger tires than the Ghibli (305/35R20 vs. 245/45R19). The Charger SRT’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Ghibli (305/35R20 vs. 245/40R20).

The Charger SRT’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Ghibli’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Charger SRT has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Ghibli.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Charger SRT’s wheelbase is 2 inches longer than on the Ghibli (120 inches vs. 118 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Charger SRT is 1.2 inches wider in the front and .2 inches wider in the rear than on the Ghibli.

The Charger SRT Hellcat handles at .94 G’s, while the Ghibli Modena Q4 pulls only .91 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Charger SRT Hellcat executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the Ghibli Modena Q4 (24.4 seconds @ .82 average G’s vs. 25.5 seconds @ .8 average G’s).

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the Charger SRT has liquid-filled engine mounts. The liquid helps further dampen engine harshness. The Ghibli uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

The Charger SRT has 4.1 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 6.9 inches more rear legroom and 1.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the Ghibli.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Charger SRT to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. Heated windshield washer nozzles cost extra on the Ghibli.

The Charger SRT’s LED headlights produce a white, bright light using less electricity than the Ghibli’s standard xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. HID headlights can be slow to reach full brightness or power cycle, causing issues when flashing them to signal other vehicles; LED headlights light instantly. LED lights also last about three to four times as long.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Charger SRT has standard extendable sun visors. The Ghibli doesn’t offer extendable visors.