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 horsepower, towing capacity, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Buick has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation and retained value.
BMW versus Buick: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Buick pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Buick in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Buick models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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: BMW has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Buick shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Buick offers only 4 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles.
BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$54,175 - $73,916
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$36,636 - $47,595
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$34,890 - $45,587
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X3
53.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Envision
53.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X3
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X3
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Envision
22 / 28 / 24
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X3
4850 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Buick Envision
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
9.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
7.6 / 10
