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, towing capacity, reliability and variety of models offered. Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, safety and retained value.

BMW versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 10 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 6 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 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 7 out of 8 model comparisons. BMW has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 8 comparisons, and both BMW and Hyundai are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 4 out of 8 comparisons. Hyundai has higher reliability ratings in 2 out of 8 comparisons, and BMW and Hyundai tie in 2 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 7 out of 8 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 11 out of 11 comparisons.

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

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.