Compare the2024 Maserati GranTurismoVS 2024 BMW 4 Series Coupe

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the GranTurismo. But it costs extra on the 4 Series Coupe.

Both the GranTurismo and the 4 Series Coupe have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Maserati vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Maserati above average in initial quality. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is rated lower.

The GranTurismo Modena’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 228 more horsepower (483 vs. 255) and 148 lbs.-ft. more torque (443 vs. 295) than the 430i Coupe’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The GranTurismo Modena’s 3.0 turbo V6 produces 101 more horsepower (483 vs. 382) and 74 lbs.-ft. more torque (443 vs. 369) than the M440i Coupe’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid. The GranTurismo Trofeo’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 160 more horsepower (542 vs. 382) and 118 lbs.-ft. more torque (487 vs. 369) than the M440i Coupe’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the GranTurismo’s fuel efficiency. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The GranTurismo has 2.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the 4 Series Coupe (18.5 vs. 15.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the GranTurismo’s brake rotors are larger than those on the 4 Series Coupe:

For better traction, the GranTurismo has larger tires than the 4 Series Coupe (F:265/30R20 & R:295/30R21 vs. 225/45R18). The GranTurismo’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 4 Series Coupe (F:265/30R20 & R:295/30R21 vs. F:225/40R19 & R:255/35R19).

The GranTurismo’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 4 Series Coupe’s standard 45 series tires. The GranTurismo’s tires are lower profile than the 4 Series Coupe’s optional 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GranTurismo has standard 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the 4 Series Coupe. The 4 Series Coupe’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

The front and rear suspension of the GranTurismo uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the 4 Series Coupe, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The GranTurismo has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The GranTurismo’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GranTurismo’s wheelbase is 3.1 inches longer than on the 4 Series Coupe (115.3 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the GranTurismo is 2.5 inches wider in the front and 2.7 inches wider in the rear than on the 4 Series Coupe.

The front grille of the GranTurismo uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The GranTurismo has 3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the 4 Series Coupe (89 vs. 86).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the 4 Series Coupe, the GranTurismo has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The GranTurismo’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The 4 Series Coupe does not have an oil pressure gauge.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the GranTurismo to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Maserati GranTurismo has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the 4 Series Coupe.