BMW vs. Mazda

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

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

BMW versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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

BMW versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.