DecodedCarsBMW 3 Series vs Maserati GranTurismo
2026 BMW 3 Series vs 2026 Maserati GranTurismo — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The BMW 3 Series is more fuel-efficient: 31 vs 21 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $1,250 a year less in fuel for the BMW 3 Series (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Maserati GranTurismo is the bigger car, about 10 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the BMW 3 Series has had fewer recall campaigns (4 vs 12).
The two cars
The 2026 BMW 3 Series is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,494 lb (3-Series 330i Xdrive 4dr Sedan).
The 2026 Maserati GranTurismo is a subcompact car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 195 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,957 lb (2dr Coupe).
Buying used? The 2024 3 Series and the 2019 GranTurismo have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2024 GranTurismo.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the BMW 3 Series if…
- You want lower fuel bills (31 vs 21 MPG)
- You want something easier to park (10 in shorter)
- You want a hybrid or electric option
- You put reliability history first (4 vs 12 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Maserati GranTurismo if…
- You want more room (10 in longer)
Pros & cons of each
2026 BMW 3 Series
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Maserati GranTurismo
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 12% below the 2026 subcompact car average of 24 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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