BMW vs. Ford

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

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

BMW versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Ford pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 13 out of 13 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 12 out of 13 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Ford, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Ford the overall advantage over BMW.

BMW versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 13 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 7 comparisons.

BMW versus Ford: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Ford overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 6 out of 8 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 4 out of 8 comparisons. Ford has higher reliability ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons, and BMW and Ford tie in 3 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 11 out of 13 comparisons. BMW shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 13 comparisons, and BMW and Ford tie over 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.