BMW vs. Buick

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

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

BMW versus Buick: Pricing and Value: BMW models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for BMW, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives BMW the overall advantage over Buick.

BMW versus Buick: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

BMW versus Buick: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Buick overall quality ratings shows BMW with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Over 1 comparisons, BMW and Buick vehicles tie for safety. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 3 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, and BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Buick has better car rankings in 2 categories: Buick LaCrosse in Best Luxury Large Cars and Buick Encore in Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW and Buick each have better car rankings in 2 categories. BMW ranks better with the 7 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars and the X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.Buick ranks better with the Enclave in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Encore in Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Buick offers only 4 SUVs.

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

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