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BMW X3 vs Maserati Quattroporte - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (398 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 147500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Maserati Quattroporte?

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Maserati Quattroporte

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

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51300 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.10 L. The difference is about 8.30 L per 100 km.

Quattroporte

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 Maserati Quattroporte has a barely noticeable edge – offering 430 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte performs a bit better – reaching 288 km/h, while the BMW X3 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls to a small extent stronger with 670 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

X3

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 curb weight, BMW X3 is barely noticeable lighter – 1930 kg compared to 2055 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers barely noticeable more room – 570 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW X3 slightly takes the win – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X3 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £51,300
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km
BMW X3
Maserati Quattroporte

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BMW X3

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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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BMW X3
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
147500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
11.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
2055 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
5262 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1948 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1481 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.80 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2979 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with 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.