BMW vs. Jeep

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

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

BMW versus Jeep: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Jeep pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Jeep in 9 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 12 out of 12 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over BMW.

BMW versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 11 out of 14 model comparisons, with Jeep offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 12 comparisons. Jeep offers greater towing capacity in 5 out of 12 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons BMW and Jeep have the same towing capacity.

BMW versus Jeep: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Jeep overall quality ratings shows Jeep with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 3 out of 6 comparisons. BMW has higher reliability ratings in 2 out of 6 comparisons, and BMW and Jeep tie in 1 comparisons. Jeep has better safety ratings in 4 out of 6 comparisons while BMW has better safety ratings in 1 out of 6 comparisons. BMW and Jeep tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Jeep 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, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

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