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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Maserati Grecale?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Maserati Grecale

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  • slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,639 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

Grecale

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 530 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Maserati Grecale takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers a bit more torque with 700 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is somewhat lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,870 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Grecale offers slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Grecale carries markedly more – 690 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • 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 Grecale

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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 Grecale

The Maserati Grecale blends Italian flair with everyday usability, delivering a lively driving character wrapped in a surprisingly polished cabin. It's a compelling choice for buyers who want exotic looks and engaging driving without the fuss of a supercar, and it even manages to feel at home on the school run as well as on a spirited backroad.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 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
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