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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Maserati Ghibli - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 88800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Maserati Ghibli?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Maserati Ghibli

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 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.60 L. The difference is about 6.10 L per 100 km.

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 has a noticeable edge – offering 550 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.70 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Maserati Ghibli performs to a small extent better – 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: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls somewhat stronger with 700 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is to a small extent lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 303 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, Maserati Ghibli barely noticeable takes the win – 577 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Maserati Ghibli

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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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
41100 - 131100 £
Price
88800 - 122600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 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
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2010 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4713 - 4714 mm
Length
4971 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1945 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 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 - 550 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 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 - 405 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2979 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.