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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
88800 - 122600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
194 - 251 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2010 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
500 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4971 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1945 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1461 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
520 - 577 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
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
330 - 430 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
450 - 580 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 - 405 kW
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Power kW
243 - 316 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2979 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Maserati
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The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.