Acura vs. BMW

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and BMW contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and BMW cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the BMW brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings. BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and variety of models offered.

Acura versus BMW: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus BMW pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Acura in 6 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Acura, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Acura the overall advantage over BMW.

Acura versus BMW: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 6 model comparisons, with Acura offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Acura versus BMW: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus BMW overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 6 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 14 categories: Acura NSX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Coupes, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura NSX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Hatchbacks, Acura RLX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura NSX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura NSX (hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Acura RLX in Best Luxury Large Cars, Acura TLX in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Acura MDX in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. BMW has better car rankings in 4 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, BMW 3 Series in Best Luxury Compact Cars, BMW 3 Series in Best Luxury Small Cars, and BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 5 categories: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. BMW has better car rankings in 4 categories: BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, BMW 7 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, BMW 5 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and BMW 3 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 2 categories: Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money and Acura RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models.