BMW vs. Porsche

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

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

BMW versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for BMW in 10 out of 16 vehicle comparisons. BMW also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 12 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 16 out of 16 comparisons.

BMW versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 13 out of 16 model comparisons, with Porsche offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Porsche offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. BMW offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

BMW versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Porsche with higher quality ratings in 10 out of 12 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 9 out of 12 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 16 out of 16 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 8 categories: BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Porsche has better car rankings in 6 categories: Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Porsche 911 (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, Porsche Panamera in Best Luxury Large Cars, Porsche Cayenne in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 6 categories: BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, BMW 7 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and BMW X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs. Porsche has better car rankings in 4 categories: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.

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

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.