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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Maserati Gran Convertible?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • barely more power
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 103,127 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

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 Maserati Gran Convertible offers barely more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Maserati Gran Convertible takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 50 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.

Seats: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is somewhat lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 480 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 308 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Gran Convertible carries very slightly more – 500 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly superior overall 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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