Genesis vs. BMW

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

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

Genesis versus BMW: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus BMW pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Genesis in 8 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Genesis also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Genesis models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 8 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Genesis, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Genesis the overall advantage over BMW.

Genesis versus BMW: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 8 model comparisons, with BMW offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Genesis and BMW vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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

Best Car Rankings: Genesis and BMW each have better car rankings in 1 category. The G90 from Genesis ranks better in Best Luxury Large Cars and the 5 Series from BMW ranks better in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 2 categories: BMW 7 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars and BMW 5 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars.

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

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

Genesis offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models.