BMW vs. Land Rover

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

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

BMW versus Land Rover: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Land Rover pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both BMW and Land Rover in 6 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. BMW also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 10 comparisons. Land Rover models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 12 comparisons.

BMW versus Land Rover: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 12 model comparisons, with Land Rover offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 7 out of 10 comparisons.

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 8 out of 11 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 8 out of 11 comparisons. Land Rover shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 12 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 8 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, BMW X5 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, BMW X1 in Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs, and BMW X5 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Land Rover has the better car ranking in 1 category: Range Rover Sport (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 7 categories: BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), BMW X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, BMW X1 in Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs, and BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: BMW has the better car ranking in 1 category: X5 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Land Rover offers 7 all-wheel-drive models.