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Maserati Quattroporte vs BMW 3 Series

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Maserati Quattroporte
Maserati Quattroporte

$69,990 - $69,990

2016 price

BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 Series

$62,988 - $114,990

2023 price

Summary

2016 Maserati Quattroporte
2023 BMW 3 Series
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo V6, 3.0L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
9.6L/100km (combined)

6.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Iffy entertainment software
  • Weird sensations through electric steering
  • Some dodgy plastic chrome bits

  • Harder ride might bother some people
  • Cosy back seat for child seats
  • Lacklustre lane keeping tech
2016 Maserati Quattroporte Summary

Maserati's Quattroporte is part of a dying breed. A decade or so ago, the European manufacturers took a huge amount of pride in their range-topping big luxury sedans, cars you can either drive or be driven in, bristling with the latest technology.

In 2015, all we hear about are the range-topping SUVs from those makers, with cars like the S-Class and 7 Series fading slowly into irrelevance.

While by no means low-tech, the Maserati Quattroporte takes the high style route, focussing on a luxurious interior with that handmade feel.

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2023 BMW 3 Series Summary

Back in the day, the 3 Series sedan was often the entry to the brand for first time BMW owners, and for good reason. They offered practical interior space without compromising on engine performance.

And they simply looked good, no boring nanny design elements. Then the 1 Series came along and price points bumped up, so how does the ‘entry’ BMW 320i M Sport live up to its long-standing reputation?

With an updated dashboard that brings the interior and tech up to market and a sharper exterior design, it more than holds its own at the table of luxury sedans, despite hard competition from the likes of the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C200 and Jaguar XE.

However, if the Merc is a placid and well-behaved mare… the BMW is the barely-broken-in bronco and it takes a certain kind of ‘rider’ to enjoy what the 320i has to offer.

I’ve been discovering just that this week with my family of three. What did we find out? Read below!

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2016 Maserati Quattroporte 2023 BMW 3 Series

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