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, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Maserati has the advantage in the area of horsepower.

BMW versus Maserati: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Maserati pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for BMW in 6 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. BMW also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. BMW models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for BMW, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives BMW the overall advantage over Maserati.

BMW versus Maserati: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Maserati vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 6 model comparisons, with BMW offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons.

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

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 5 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 7 Series in Best Luxury Large Cars, BMW 5 Series in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and BMW X5 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 4 categories: BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 7 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, BMW 5 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Maserati offers 8 gasoline vehicles.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Maserati offers 6 all-wheel-drive models and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.