BMW vs. Nissan

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

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

BMW versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 9 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 8 comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 10 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Nissan, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Nissan the overall advantage over BMW.

BMW versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 10 model comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 5 comparisons.

BMW versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Nissan with higher quality ratings in 8 out of 9 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 4 out of 9 comparisons. Nissan has higher reliability ratings in 2 out of 9 comparisons, and BMW and Nissan tie in 3 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 5 out of 7 comparisons while BMW has better safety ratings in 1 out of 7 comparisons. BMW and Nissan tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 10 comparisons. BMW shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 10 comparisons, and BMW and Nissan tie over 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.