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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Maserati Ghibli?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,810 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers a bit more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers moderately more torque with 700 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers very slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries moderately more – 577 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Maserati Ghibli

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
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