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

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 13 vehicle comparisons. Land Rover also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 10 comparisons. BMW models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 13 comparisons.

BMW versus Land Rover: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 13 model comparisons, with Land Rover offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 8 out of 12 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 2 out of 3 model comparisons. Land Rover has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 3 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 3 out of 3 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 13 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 8 categories: BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, 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, and BMW X1 in Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 6 categories: BMW X6 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, BMW X6 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), BMW X4 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and BMW X1 in Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: BMW and Land Rover each have better car rankings in 1 category. The X6 from BMW ranks better in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money and the Discovery Sport from Land Rover ranks better in Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 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 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Land Rover offers 7 all-wheel-drive models.