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, fuel efficiency and variety of models offered. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, 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 12 out of 16 vehicle comparisons. BMW also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 10 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 17 out of 17 comparisons.

BMW versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 14 out of 17 model comparisons, with Porsche offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Porsche offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 6 comparisons. BMW offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 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 5 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 17 out of 17 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 2 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs and BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs.Porsche has better car rankings in 11 categories: Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, 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 911 (hybrid coupe) 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 wagon) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Porsche 911 (convertible) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Porsche has better car rankings in 9 categories: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Porsche 911 (hybrid coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Porsche Panamera in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: BMW and Porsche each have better car rankings in 1 category. The X5 from BMW ranks better in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money and the Panamera from Porsche ranks better in Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

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

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 6 rear-wheel-drive models.