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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Maserati Ghibli?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

Maserati Ghibli

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring 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 Touring is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is somewhat faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

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

3 Series Touring

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 Touring is somewhat lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 303 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 500 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries only slightly more – 577 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Maserati Ghibli

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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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 Touring
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
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