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BMW 5 Series vs Maserati Grancabrio

2026 BMW 5 Series vs 2026 Maserati Grancabrio — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

BMW 5 Series

2026 BMW 5 Series

Midsize CarsAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS1 – 2Maserati Grancabrio wins 2 of 3 categories
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2026 Maserati Grancabrio

Subcompact CarsAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The BMW 5 Series is more fuel-efficient: 31 vs 20 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $1,750 a year less in fuel for the Maserati Grancabrio (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The BMW 5 Series is the bigger car, about 4 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Maserati Grancabrio has had fewer recall campaigns (2 vs 9).

The two cars

The 2026 BMW 5 Series is a midsize 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 199 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,158 lb (5-Series 530i Xdrive 4dr Sedan).

The 2026 Maserati Grancabrio 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 4,317 lb (2dr Conv).

Basics

Midsize Cars
Class
Subcompact Cars
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel
EV, Premium Gasoline
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

31 MPG
Best combined MPG
20 MPG
28 city
City / highway MPG (best)
17 city
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EV range
231 mi
$2,650
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$900

Performance & space

199.2 in
Length
195.3 in
74.8 in
Width
77.2 in
59.1 in
Height
53.9 in
4,158 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,317 lb

Safety & reliability

0
Recalls (2026)
0
9
Recalls, all years since 2005
2
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
0

Interest

30,671
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Buying used

2024
Best used year
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Year to avoid
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Which one should you choose?

Choose the BMW 5 Series if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (31 vs 20 MPG)
  • You want more room (4 in longer)

Choose the Maserati Grancabrio if…

  • You want an EV with more range (231 miles)
  • You want something easier to park (4 in shorter)
  • You put reliability history first (2 vs 9 recalls since 2005)

Pros & cons of each

2026 BMW 5 Series

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

2026 Maserati Grancabrio

  • Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 20 MPG combined, 17% 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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