Scrap Car Comparison asked 2,000 drivers to complete a narcissism test. Participants undertook an eleven-question survey that is designed to indicate whether someone may have traits of a narcissistic personality such as an excessive sense of self-importance or lack of empathy. Ranked on a scale of zero to 40, with the latter indicating a high-risk of narcissism, the average score across all participants was 10.46.

Scoring four points higher than the average, BMW drivers ranked the highest on the narcissism scale, with an average score of 14.4 out of 40, while Mercedes drivers followed closely in second, scoring 12.3. Owners of both German car manufacturers often fall foul of stereotypes associating them with being egotistical and selfish on the road, and the findings suggest that these drivers may be more likely to exhibit narcissistic traits, such as a need for excessive admiration and sense of entitlement.

Honda owners completed the podium as the third most likely drivers to be narcissists, but on the other end of the scale, Volvo owners were found to have the lowest possibility of being narcissists, scoring just 7.05 on average.

The rest of the Top 10 brands are:

1. BMW – 14.4
2. Mercedes-Benz – 12.3
3. Honda – 12.0
4. Audi – 12.0
5. Fiat – 11.6
6. Toyota – 11
7. Hyundai – 10.5
8. Ford – 10.3
9. Mazda – 10.0
10. Vauxhall – 9.7

In addition to studying car brands, the Scrap Car Comparison researchers also analyzed whether levels of narcissism could be defined by the fuel type or even style of number plate owners go for, as well as where in the country drivers are based.

With results revealing an average score of 14.18 out of 40, electric vehicle owners were found to have the highest levels of narcissistic personality traits.

Drivers who own a personalized number plate were also found to have almost double the levels of narcissism than those who don’t. Personalized plate owners scored an average of 15.22 on the narcissism test, versus the calmer 8.92 scored by those with standard plates.