BMW 3 Series vs. Maserati Ghibli

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 3 Series and Maserati Ghibli contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW 3 Series and the Maserati Ghibli.

When we compare the BMW 3 Series's and the Maserati Ghibli's specifications and ratings, the BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The Maserati Ghibli has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 3 Series's and the Maserati Ghibli's specifications and ratings, the BMW 3 Series is a better car than the Maserati Ghibli.

Pricing: A used 2024 BMW 3 Series ranges from $30,988 to $58,995 while a used 2024 Maserati Ghibli is priced between $60,951 to $119,605. For a new model, the BMW 3 Series's price is between $44,731 and $67,170, with the Maserati Ghibli priced between $82,201 and $116,538.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 3 Series loses 51.4 percent of its value and the Maserati Ghibli loses 63.3 percent of its value. This means the BMW 3 Series retains 11.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Maserati Ghibli.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 3 Series is 7.7 out of 10 while the Maserati Ghibli's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the BMW 3 Series being ranked 15 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Maserati Ghibli being ranked 12 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 3 Series is 7.3 out of 10. For the Maserati Ghibli the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Maserati Ghibli a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 3 Series.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 3 Series’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the Maserati Ghibli base engine makes 424 horsepower. The 3 Series is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles. The Ghibli is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the BMW 3 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Maserati Ghibli. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Maserati Ghibli, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The BMW 3 Series, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The BMW 3 Series has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.