Compare performance (530 HP vs 558 HP), boot space and price (39900 £ vs 71500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Maserati Grecale?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW 3 Series Saloon has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39900 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31568 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Saloon manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.80 L. The difference is about 6.40 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Maserati Grecale performs clearly better – achieving up to 501 km, about 400 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.
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.
When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Grecale has a barely noticeable edge – offering 558 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Maserati Grecale takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Maserati Grecale performs to a small extent better – reaching 285 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Maserati Grecale pulls somewhat stronger with 820 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is to a small extent lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1870 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Maserati Grecale offers somewhat more room – 535 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
When it comes to payload, Maserati Grecale evident takes the win – 690 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon proves to be edges ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
39900 - 91000 £
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Price
71500 - 107400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.90 kWh
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
501 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
98 kWh
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
0 - 254 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
64 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1575 - 1960 kg
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Curb weight
1870 - 2480 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
535 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4846 - 4865 mm
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Width
1827 - 1903 mm
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Width
1948 - 1979 mm
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Height
1440 - 1446 mm
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Height
1651 - 1670 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
630 - 690 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
301 - 558 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 285 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
450 - 820 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
221 - 410 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 3000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Maserati
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The BMW 3 Series Saloon is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.