BMW vs. Land Rover

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

BMW versus Land Rover: Pricing and Value

Analyzing BMW versus Land Rover pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Land Rover in 8 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. Land Rover also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Land Rover models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 12 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Land Rover, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Land Rover the overall advantage over BMW.

BMW versus Land Rover: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 11 out of 12 model comparisons, with Land Rover offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 9 out of 9 comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. BMW offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons BMW and Land Rover have the same towing capacity.

BMW versus Land Rover: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of BMW versus Land Rover overall quality ratings shows BMW with higher quality ratings in 6 out of 11 model comparisons. Land Rover has higher quality ratings in 4 out of 11 comparisons, and both BMW and Land Rover are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 9 out of 11 comparisons. Land Rover shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 12 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 4 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW X5 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and BMW X5 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 4 categories: BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, BMW X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Resale Value Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 3 categories: BMW X1 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW X7 in Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value, and BMW X1 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value. Land Rover has better car rankings in 5 categories: Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid) in Luxury Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid) in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Land Rover Defender in Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 2 categories: BMW X5 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money and BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles

BMW offers 13 SUVs, 14 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options

BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids.

BMW offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 13 rear-wheel-drive models. Land Rover offers 7 all-wheel-drive models.