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 and retained value. BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety 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 2 out of 2 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 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 1 out of 2 comparisons. GMC has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and GMC and BMW tie in 1 comparisons. BMW has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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

Drivetrain Options: GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles. BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 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 14 rear-wheel-drive models.