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Maserati Ghibli vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (430 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (88,800 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati Ghibli or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Maserati Ghibli vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Maserati Ghibli

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  • very slightly more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ghibli

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,810 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

3 Series Saloon

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 3 Series Saloon offers somewhat 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 Saloon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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

Ghibli

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 Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers very slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries slightly more – 577 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 251 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,971 mm
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
520 - 577 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Maserati
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Maserati Ghibli?

The Maserati Ghibli is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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