BMW vs. Porsche

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

BMW versus Porsche: Pricing and Value

Analyzing BMW versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for BMW in 6 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. BMW also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 9 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 11 out of 11 comparisons.

BMW versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 11 model comparisons, with Porsche offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. BMW and Porsche vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 6 out of 10 comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, BMW and Porsche have the same towing capacity.

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 7 out of 9 model comparisons. BMW has higher quality ratings in 1 out of 9 comparisons, and both BMW and Porsche are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 5 out of 9 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 11 out of 11 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 2 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs.Porsche has better car rankings in 7 categories: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Porsche Panamera in Best Luxury Large Cars, Porsche Cayenne in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars, and Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 7 categories: BMW Z4 in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 7 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, BMW 7 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, BMW 7 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars, and BMW X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs. Porsche has better car rankings in 2 categories: Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs and Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs.

Best Resale Value Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 2 categories: BMW i8 (coupe) in Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value and BMW i8 (coupe) in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value.Porsche has better car rankings in 7 categories: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Luxury Convertibles with Best Resale Value, Porsche Macan in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Luxury Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Porsche Panamera in Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value, Porsche Cayenne in Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Porsche Macan in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Porsche has better car rankings in 2 categories: Porsche Panamera in Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money and Porsche Cayenne in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles

BMW offers 13 SUVs, 14 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Porsche offers 3 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options

BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

BMW offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 13 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.