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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Maserati Gran Convertible?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 91,641 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8.1 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Maserati Gran Convertible takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Gran Convertible is barely lighter – 1,795 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers considerably more boot space – 520 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 348 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly superior overall 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 £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Maserati Gran Convertible

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Maserati Gran Convertible

The Maserati GranCabrio is a striking, sun-loving grand tourer that blends Italian flair with a soundtrack that turns every weekend run into an event. It promises effortless cruising and a cabin wrapped in luxury materials, making it as comfortable on a coastal boulevard as it is show-stopping at a valet line.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Maserati Gran Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
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