BMW vs. Chevrolet

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

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

BMW versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 5 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chevrolet, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chevrolet the overall advantage over BMW.

BMW versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 7 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

BMW versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Chevrolet overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Over 1 comparisons, BMW and Chevrolet vehicles tie for safety. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 10 categories: Chevrolet Bolt EV in Best Electric Cars, Chevrolet Corvette (hybrid coupe) in Best Hybrid Luxury Coupes, Chevrolet Corvette (hybrid coupe) in Best Hybrid Luxury Hatchbacks, Chevrolet Corvette (hybrid coupe) in Best Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars, Chevrolet Corvette (coupe) in Best Luxury 2-seater Cars, Chevrolet Corvette (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, Chevrolet Corvette (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, Chevrolet Corvette (hybrid coupe) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Chevrolet Corvette (coupe) in Best Luxury Sports Cars, and Chevrolet Bolt EV in Best Small Electric Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 5 categories: BMW i3 (electric) in Most Reliable Electric Cars, BMW Z4 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, BMW Z4 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars, and BMW i3 (electric) in Most Reliable Small Electric Cars.

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Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.