GMC vs. BMW
When comparing the GMC brand to the BMW brand, GMC has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation and safety. BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.
GMC versus BMW: Pricing and Value
Analyzing GMC versus BMW pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for GMC in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. GMC also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for GMC, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives GMC the overall advantage over BMW.
GMC versus BMW: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Both GMC and BMW vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
GMC versus BMW: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of GMC 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. GMC has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. GMC and BMW tie for safety in 1 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Available Body Styles
GMC offers only 5 SUVs. In comparison, BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options
GMC offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.
GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models. BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$30,092 - $43,730
GMC Acadia
$37,945 - $57,185
GMC Yukon
$69,490 - $99,792
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$51,024 - $68,943
BMW X5
$70,091 - $103,721
BMW X7
$87,245 - $125,673
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$28,996 - $43,425
GMC Acadia
$31,434 - $51,991
GMC Yukon
$67,991 - $105,411
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$49,997 - $67,481
BMW X5
$65,912 - $96,463
BMW X7
$81,905 - $121,318
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
47.2%
GMC Acadia
52.8%
GMC Yukon
43.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X3
50.5%
BMW X5
53.8%
BMW X7
51.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
GMC Terrain
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
GMC Acadia
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X3
248 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW X5
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
BMW X7
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
Not Yet Available
GMC Acadia
22 / 29 / 25
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X3
23 / 29 / 25
BMW X5
23 / 27 / 25
BMW X7
21 / 25 / 22
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
GMC Terrain
1500 lbs
GMC Acadia
4000 lbs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X3
4400 lbs
BMW X5
7209 lbs
BMW X7
7500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.2 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.3 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW X5
7.8 / 10
BMW X7
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
7.5 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.3 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
8.3 / 10
BMW X5
8.4 / 10
BMW X7
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
10 / 10
GMC Acadia
9.8 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW X5
8.0 / 10
BMW X7
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
7.0 / 10
GMC Acadia
6.8 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
7.6 / 10
BMW X5
7.0 / 10
BMW X7
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#10 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#2 of 7 in
Best 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#9 of 21 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#12 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#14 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#4 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#15 of 19 in
Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#7 of 7 in
6-seater SUVs
GMC Yukon
#4 of 10 in
Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#9 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#17 of 21 in
Luxury Midsize SUVs
BMW X7
#16 of 25 in
Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
GMC Acadia
#8 of 15 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
BMW X5
#6 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money