BMW vs. Toyota
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from BMW and Toyota 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 Toyota cars.
When comparing the BMW brand to the Toyota brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value.
BMW versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Toyota in 15 out of 15 vehicle comparisons. Toyota also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 12 out of 13 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 14 out of 14 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Toyota, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Toyota the overall advantage over BMW.
BMW versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 13 out of 15 model comparisons, with Toyota offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 6 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 8 out of 9 comparisons.
BMW versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 9 out of 10 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 9 out of 10 comparisons. Toyota has better safety ratings in 2 out of 7 comparisons while BMW has better safety ratings in 2 out of 7 comparisons. BMW and Toyota tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 14 out of 14 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.
BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$51,062 - $68,409
BMW X5
$70,019 - $97,316
BMW X5
$70,019 - $97,316
Cars
BMW 3 Series
$47,938 - $68,399
BMW M2
$65,541 - $78,476
BMW M4 (coupe)
$85,088 - $105,614
BMW 5 Series
$60,788 - $77,947
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,241 - $58,975
BMW X3
$51,062 - $68,409
BMW X3
$51,062 - $68,409
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
$53,157 - $68,540
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$75,515 - $90,742
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$75,515 - $90,742
BMW X7
$89,198 - $126,050
BMW X7
$89,198 - $126,050
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
$30,673 - $41,221
Toyota Highlander
$41,955 - $54,332
Toyota 4Runner
$44,699 - $58,164
Cars
Toyota Corolla
$22,800 - $28,407
Toyota GR Supra
$59,499 - $72,867
Toyota GR Supra
$59,499 - $72,867
Toyota Camry
$27,712 - $39,688
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
$22,800 - $28,407
Toyota RAV4 Prime
$46,002 - $54,176
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$33,984 - $44,681
Toyota Camry
$27,712 - $39,688
Toyota Highlander
$41,955 - $54,332
Toyota 4Runner
$44,699 - $58,164
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
$59,778 - $86,749
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
$71,382 - $86,259
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$45,645 - $62,947
BMW X5
$60,732 - $92,996
BMW X5
$60,732 - $92,996
Cars
BMW 3 Series
$42,839 - $64,993
BMW M2
$63,371 - $74,900
BMW M4 (coupe)
$79,496 - $98,979
BMW 5 Series
$56,935 - $71,330
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
$13,900 - $54,595
BMW X3
$45,645 - $62,947
BMW X3
$45,645 - $62,947
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
$41,911 - $61,960
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$69,977 - $84,728
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$69,977 - $84,728
BMW X7
Not Yet Available
BMW X7
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
$30,333 - $41,519
Toyota Highlander
$41,719 - $53,965
Toyota 4Runner
$44,999 - $59,806
Cars
Toyota Corolla
$21,997 - $28,247
Toyota GR Supra
$57,861 - $78,843
Toyota GR Supra
$57,861 - $78,843
Toyota Camry
$25,497 - $38,455
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
$21,997 - $28,247
Toyota RAV4 Prime
$44,939 - $58,994
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$33,827 - $44,499
Toyota Camry
$25,497 - $38,455
Toyota Highlander
$41,719 - $53,965
Toyota 4Runner
$44,999 - $59,806
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
$71,439 - $90,647
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X3
48.6%
BMW X5
55%
BMW X5
55%
Cars
BMW 3 Series
50.1%
BMW M2
38.4%
BMW M4 (coupe)
40.9%
BMW 5 Series
57.1%
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
54.2%
BMW X3
48.6%
BMW X3
48.6%
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
61.2%
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
59.1%
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
59.1%
BMW X7
55%
BMW X7
55%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
28.7%
Toyota Highlander
39.2%
Toyota 4Runner
29.1%
Cars
Toyota Corolla
26.3%
Toyota GR Supra
36%
Toyota GR Supra
36%
Toyota Camry
31.8%
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
26.3%
Toyota RAV4 Prime
34.4%
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
30.4%
Toyota Camry
31.8%
Toyota Highlander
39.2%
Toyota 4Runner
29.1%
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
43.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X3
248 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW X5
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
BMW X5
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
Cars
BMW 3 Series
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
BMW M2
453 hp / 406 foot-lbs
BMW M4 (coupe)
473 hp / 406 foot-lbs
BMW 5 Series
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
288 hp / 310 foot-lbs
BMW X3
248 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW X3
248 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
288 hp / 310 foot-lbs
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
483 hp / 516 foot-lbs
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
483 hp / 516 foot-lbs
BMW X7
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
BMW X7
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
203 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Toyota Highlander
265 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Toyota 4Runner
270 hp / 278 foot-lbs
Cars
Toyota Corolla
169 hp / 151 foot-lbs
Toyota GR Supra
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Toyota GR Supra
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Toyota Camry
203 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
169 hp / 151 foot-lbs
Toyota RAV4 Prime
302 hp
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
219 hp
Toyota Camry
203 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Toyota Highlander
265 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Toyota 4Runner
270 hp / 278 foot-lbs
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
326 hp / 465 foot-lbs
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
437 hp / 583 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X3
23 / 29 / 25
BMW X5
23 / 27 / 25
BMW X5
23 / 27 / 25
Cars
BMW 3 Series
25 / 34 / 29
BMW M2
16 / 24 / 19
BMW M4 (coupe)
16 / 23 / 19
BMW 5 Series
27 / 35 / 30
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
24 / 32 / 27
BMW X3
23 / 29 / 25
BMW X3
23 / 29 / 25
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
24 / 29 / 26
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
BMW X7
Not Yet Available
BMW X7
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
27 / 35 / 30
Toyota Highlander
Not Yet Available
Toyota 4Runner
16 / 19 / 17
Cars
Toyota Corolla
32 / 41 / 35
Toyota GR Supra
25 / 31 / 27
Toyota GR Supra
25 / 31 / 27
Toyota Camry
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
32 / 41 / 35
Toyota RAV4 Prime
Not Yet Available
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Not Yet Available
Toyota Camry
Not Yet Available
Toyota Highlander
Not Yet Available
Toyota 4Runner
16 / 19 / 17
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X3
4400 lbs
BMW X5
7200 lbs
BMW X5
7200 lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW X3
4400 lbs
BMW X3
4400 lbs
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
5952 lbs
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
5952 lbs
BMW X7
7500 lbs
BMW X7
7500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
3500 lbs
Toyota Highlander
5000 lbs
Toyota 4Runner
5000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 Prime
2500 lbs
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
1750 lbs
Toyota Highlander
5000 lbs
Toyota 4Runner
5000 lbs
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
6000 lbs
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
9520 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW X5
7.8 / 10
BMW X5
7.8 / 10
Cars
BMW 3 Series
8.6 / 10
BMW M2
7.5 / 10
BMW M4 (coupe)
7.6 / 10
BMW 5 Series
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.3 / 10
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.0 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
BMW X7
Not available
BMW X7
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
8.8 / 10
Toyota Highlander
8.7 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
8.7 / 10
Cars
Toyota Corolla
9.1 / 10
Toyota GR Supra
Not available
Toyota GR Supra
Not available
Toyota Camry
8.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
9.1 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Prime
Not available
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
8.3 / 10
Toyota Camry
8.8 / 10
Toyota Highlander
8.7 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
8.7 / 10
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
Not available
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
8.4 / 10
BMW X5
8.4 / 10
BMW X5
8.4 / 10
Cars
BMW 3 Series
8.4 / 10
BMW M2
6.8 / 10
BMW M4 (coupe)
7.2 / 10
BMW 5 Series
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
BMW X3
8.4 / 10
BMW X3
8.4 / 10
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
BMW X7
Not available
BMW X7
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
8.5 / 10
Toyota Highlander
8.9 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
9.4 / 10
Cars
Toyota Corolla
8.5 / 10
Toyota GR Supra
Not available
Toyota GR Supra
Not available
Toyota Camry
8.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
8.5 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Prime
Not available
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
6.2 / 10
Toyota Camry
8.9 / 10
Toyota Highlander
8.9 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
9.4 / 10
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
Not available
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW X5
8.0 / 10
BMW X5
8.0 / 10
Cars
BMW 3 Series
10 / 10
BMW M2
Not available
BMW M4 (coupe)
Not available
BMW 5 Series
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
BMW X7
Not available
BMW X7
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
9.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander
9.0 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
8.0 / 10
Cars
Toyota Corolla
10 / 10
Toyota GR Supra
Not available
Toyota GR Supra
Not available
Toyota Camry
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
10 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Prime
9.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
10 / 10
Toyota Camry
9.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander
9.0 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
8.0 / 10
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
Not available
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
7.5 / 10
BMW X5
7.1 / 10
BMW X5
7.1 / 10
Cars
BMW 3 Series
7.4 / 10
BMW M2
8.1 / 10
BMW M4 (coupe)
8.0 / 10
BMW 5 Series
6.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
BMW X3
7.5 / 10
BMW X3
7.5 / 10
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.7 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.8 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.8 / 10
BMW X7
7.1 / 10
BMW X7
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
8.7 / 10
Toyota Highlander
8.1 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
8.7 / 10
Cars
Toyota Corolla
8.9 / 10
Toyota GR Supra
8.3 / 10
Toyota GR Supra
8.3 / 10
Toyota Camry
8.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
8.9 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Prime
8.4 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
8.6 / 10
Toyota Camry
8.5 / 10
Toyota Highlander
8.1 / 10
Toyota 4Runner
8.7 / 10
Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid)
Not available
Toyota Sequoia (hybrid)
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#1 of 61 in
Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs
BMW X5
#7 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
BMW X5
#7 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
BMW 3 Series
#3 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
BMW 5 Series
#11 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series
#2 of 20 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
BMW X3
#1 of 61 in
Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs
BMW 5 Series
#4 of 6 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars
BMW X5
#5 of 7 in
Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
BMW X5
#5 of 7 in
Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
#2 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Toyota Highlander
#4 of 18 in
Best 8-seater SUVs
Toyota 4Runner
#6 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Cars
Toyota Corolla
#2 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Toyota Camry
#2 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
#2 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
#2 of 12 in
Best Hybrid Small SUVs
Toyota Camry
#2 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
Toyota Highlander
#4 of 18 in
Best 8-seater SUVs
Toyota 4Runner
#6 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#5 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
BMW X5
#5 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
BMW 3 Series
#3 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
BMW 5 Series
#8 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series
#4 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
BMW 5 Series
#6 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
BMW X5
#10 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
BMW X5
#10 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
#3 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Toyota Highlander
#3 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Toyota 4Runner
#1 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Toyota Corolla
#3 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Toyota Camry
#2 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Toyota Corolla
#3 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
#12 of 32 in
Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs
Toyota Camry
#2 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
Toyota Highlander
#3 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Toyota 4Runner
#1 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#3 of 4 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
BMW X5
#6 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
BMW X5
#6 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Cars
BMW 3 Series
#6 of 12 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
BMW 5 Series
#5 of 9 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Toyota RAV4
#1 of 21 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
Toyota Highlander
#3 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Toyota 4Runner
#1 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Cars
Toyota Corolla
#5 of 13 in
Best Small Cars for the Money
Toyota Camry
#2 of 6 in
Best Midsize Cars for the Money