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BMW 3 Series vs Maserati Grancabrio

2026 BMW 3 Series vs 2026 Maserati Grancabrio — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

BMW 3 Series

2026 BMW 3 Series

Compact 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 3 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 Maserati Grancabrio is the bigger car, about 10 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Maserati Grancabrio has had fewer recall campaigns (2 vs 4).

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 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

Compact Cars
Class
Subcompact Cars
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

185.4 in
Length
195.3 in
72 in
Width
77.2 in
56.7 in
Height
53.9 in
3,494 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,317 lb

Safety & reliability

0
Recalls (2026)
0
4
Recalls, all years since 2005
2
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
0

Interest

47,774
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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 3 Series if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (31 vs 20 MPG)
  • You want something easier to park (10 in shorter)

Choose the Maserati Grancabrio if…

  • You want an EV with more range (231 miles)
  • 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 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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