BMW vs. Maserati

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

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

BMW versus Maserati: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Maserati pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for BMW in 4 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Maserati has lower used vehicle starting prices in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. BMW models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 6 comparisons.

BMW versus Maserati: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 6 model comparisons, with Maserati offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Maserati offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

BMW versus Maserati: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Maserati overall quality ratings shows Maserati with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Maserati has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Maserati shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 6 comparisons, and BMW and Maserati tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 2 categories: BMW 2 Series (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes and BMW M5 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Maserati has the better car ranking in 1 category: Ghibli in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: BMW has the better car ranking in 1 category: 5 Series in Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Maserati offers 3 SUVs, 2 sedans, 4 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Maserati offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Maserati offers 6 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.