Alfa Romeo vs. BMW

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Alfa Romeo 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 Alfa Romeo and BMW cars.

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

Alfa Romeo versus BMW: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Alfa Romeo versus BMW pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Alfa Romeo in 5 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Alfa Romeo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 7 comparisons. BMW models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 7 comparisons.

Alfa Romeo versus BMW: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Alfa Romeo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 7 model comparisons, with BMW offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 7 comparisons. Alfa Romeo vehicles have higher MPG in 3 comparisons, and both Alfa Romeo and BMW vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Alfa Romeo versus BMW: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Alfa Romeo versus BMW overall quality ratings shows BMW with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 4 out of 5 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 7 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 8 categories: BMW Z4 (convertible) in Best Luxury 2-seater Cars, BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, BMW 3 Series in Best Luxury Compact Cars, BMW Z4 (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 3 Series in Best Luxury Small Cars, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and BMW Z4 (convertible) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 5 categories: BMW Z4 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 3 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, BMW X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and BMW Z4 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.

Available Body Styles: Alfa Romeo offers 2 SUVs and 1 sedan. In comparison, BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Alfa Romeo offers 2 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

Alfa Romeo offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models.