BMW vs. Hyundai

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

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

BMW versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 11 out of 11 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 10 out of 11 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 11 out of 11 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Hyundai, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Hyundai the overall advantage over BMW.

BMW versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 11 out of 11 model comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

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

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Best Electric Cars and Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Best Small Electric Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Most Reliable Electric Cars and Hyundai IONIQ 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, Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.