Compare the2026 BMW XMVS 2025 Maserati Grecale

The XM’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Grecale doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The XM has a standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Grecale doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The XM’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Grecale.

The XM has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them and moves the vehicle back into its lane. A system to reveal vehicles in the Grecale’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the XM has standard Cross Traffic Warning with braking function and automatically engage the brakes. Maserati charges extra for Rear Cross Path on the Grecale and the Grecale’s Rear Cross Path does not include automatic braking.

Both the XM and the Grecale have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The BMW XM weighs 624 to 1968 pounds more than the Maserati Grecale. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The XM’s corrosion warranty is 8 years and unlimited miles longer than the Grecale’s (12/unlimited vs. 4/50,000).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the XM for 3 years and 36,000 miles. BMW will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Maserati doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Grecale.

There are almost 4 times as many BMW dealers as there are Maserati dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the XM’s warranty.

The XM’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 413 more horsepower (738 vs. 325) and 406 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 332) than the Grecale’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The XM’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 215 more horsepower (738 vs. 523) and 281 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 457) than the Grecale Trofeo’s standard 3.0 turbo V6. The XM’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 196 more horsepower (738 vs. 542) and 133 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 605) than the Grecale Folgore’s standard electric motors.

The XM has 1.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Grecale (18.2 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the XM’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Grecale:

For better traction, the XM has larger tires than the Grecale (F:275/35R23 & R:315/30R23 vs. 255/50R19). The XM’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Grecale (F:275/35R23 & R:315/30R23 vs. F:255/45R20 & R:295/40R20).

The XM’s standard 275/40R22 front and 315/35R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Grecale Folgore’s standard 50 series tires. The XM’s 275/35R23 front and 315/30R23 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the Grecale’s optional 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the XM has standard 22-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Grecale Folgore. The XM’s 23-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the Grecale.

The XM has active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Grecale doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The rear suspension of the XM uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Grecale, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The XM offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Maserati doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Grecale.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the XM’s wheelbase is 8 inches longer than on the Grecale (122.2 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the XM is 4.4 inches wider in the front than the average track on the Grecale.

The XM’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (48.9% to 51.1%) than the Grecale’s (47.2% to 52.8%). This gives the XM more stable handling and braking.

For greater off-road capability the XM has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Grecale Trofeo (8.7 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the XM to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The XM’s minimum ground clearance is .7 inch higher than on the Grecale (8.7 vs. 8 inches).

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

The XM has .8 inches more front headroom, 6 inches more front hip room, 2.5 inches more front shoulder room, 3.7 inches more rear legroom, 5.6 inches more rear hip room and 1.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Grecale.

The XM has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Grecale with its rear seat folded (64.3 vs. 34.1 cubic feet).

The XM’s cargo area is larger than the Grecale’s in every dimension:

The XM’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Grecale’s (5952 vs. 5071 pounds).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Grecale, the XM 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.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the XM to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. Heated windshield washer nozzles cost extra on the Grecale.

The XM has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Grecale.

The XM has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Grecale.

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

The XM’s Parking Assistant Plus can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Grecale doesn’t offer an automated parking system.