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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 762 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
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

Maserati Gran Convertible

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

As for electric range, the Maserati Gran Convertible offers significantly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 354 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

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 visibly more power – delivering 762 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 232 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Gran Convertible is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Gran Convertible is slightly faster – reaching 290 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Gran Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 1,350 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 650 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

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The Maserati GranCabrio is a striking, sun-loving grand tourer that blends Italian flair with a soundtrack that turns every weekend run into an event. It promises effortless cruising and a cabin wrapped in luxury materials, making it as comfortable on a coastal boulevard as it is show-stopping at a valet line.

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Maserati Gran Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
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
22.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
83 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,795 - 2,340 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
114 - 172 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,966 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
1,365 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
450 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
490 - 762 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
290 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
600 - 1,350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
361 - 560 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, 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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