BMW vs. Honda

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

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

BMW versus Honda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Honda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Honda in 11 out of 11 vehicle comparisons. Honda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 9 out of 9 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 12 out of 12 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Honda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Honda the overall advantage over BMW.

BMW versus Honda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 12 out of 12 model comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

BMW versus Honda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Honda overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 9 out of 9 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 9 out of 9 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 7 out of 8 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 12 out of 12 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models.