BMW vs. Jaguar

When comparing the BMW brand to the Jaguar brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used 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 6 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. BMW also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. BMW models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 8 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 4 out of 8 model comparisons, with BMW offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Both BMW and Jaguar vehicles have the same MPG in 2 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 4 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 4 out of 6 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 8 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 5 categories: BMW Z4 in Best Luxury Convertibles, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW M5 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 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.

Best Resale Value Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 7 categories: BMW M4 (convertible) in Luxury Convertibles with Best Resale Value, BMW X1 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW 6 Series (hatchback) in Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW 8 Series (coupe) in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW M3 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW X4 in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and BMW X1 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

BMW has the better car ranking in 1 category: M5 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles

BMW offers 13 SUVs, 14 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, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Jaguar offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

BMW offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 13 rear-wheel-drive models. Jaguar offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.