BMW vs. Jaguar

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

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

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

BMW versus Jaguar: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jaguar vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with BMW offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Both BMW and Jaguar vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Jaguar offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

BMW versus Jaguar: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Jaguar overall quality ratings shows BMW with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 7 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, BMW Z4 (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, BMW M4 (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 5 Series in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and BMW X1 in Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 5 categories: BMW Z4 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 5 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, BMW X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and BMW X1 in Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Jaguar offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Jaguar offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Jaguar offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.