GMC vs. BMW
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from GMC 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 GMC and BMW cars.
When comparing the GMC brand to the BMW brand, GMC has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, safety and retained value. BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability 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 1 out of 1 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. GMC offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 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. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car 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 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 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
$28,237 - $42,677
GMC Acadia
$42,760 - $65,309
GMC Yukon
$68,788 - $101,845
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$51,062 - $68,409
BMW X5
$70,019 - $97,316
BMW X7
$89,198 - $126,050
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$26,492 - $40,893
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
GMC Yukon
$67,998 - $127,257
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$45,645 - $62,947
BMW X5
$60,732 - $92,996
BMW X7
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
44%
GMC Acadia
50.2%
GMC Yukon
49.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X3
48.6%
BMW X5
55%
BMW X7
55%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
GMC Terrain
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
GMC Acadia
328 hp / 326 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
24 / 29 / 26
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X3
23 / 29 / 25
BMW X5
23 / 27 / 25
BMW X7
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
GMC Terrain
1500 lbs
GMC Acadia
5000 lbs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X3
4400 lbs
BMW X5
7200 lbs
BMW X7
7500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.6 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.5 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.2 / 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
8.0 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.4 / 10
GMC Yukon
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
8.4 / 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
7.8 / 10
GMC Acadia
7.4 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
7.5 / 10
BMW X5
7.1 / 10
BMW X7
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#4 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#8 of 25 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
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
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#16 of 32 in
Most Reliable 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
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#9 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
GMC Acadia
#12 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
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