BMW 7 Series vs. INFINITI Q70
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 7 Series and INFINITI Q70 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW 7 Series and the INFINITI Q70.
When we compare the BMW 7 Series's and the INFINITI Q70's specifications and ratings, the BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The INFINITI Q70 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 7 Series's and the INFINITI Q70's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI Q70 is a better car than the BMW 7 Series.
Pricing: A used 2019 BMW 7 Series ranges from $25,457 to $55,350 while a used 2019 INFINITI Q70 is priced between $20,817 to $31,991.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 7 Series loses 63.1 percent of its value and the INFINITI Q70 loses 57.4 percent of its value. This means the INFINITI Q70 retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 7 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 320 horsepower, and the INFINITI Q70 base engine makes 330 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 597 miles. The Q70 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. This gives the BMW 7 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the INFINITI Q70. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW 7 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The INFINITI Q70 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The INFINITI Q70 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$83,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$29,570 - $134,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$50,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$60,362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,070 - $121,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$36,666
Price Range:
$25,457 - $55,350
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$47,151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$19,658 - $84,966
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
105
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
65,241
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,076
Price Range:
$20,817 - $31,991
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,628
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$20,448 - $72,699
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60,732
# Good or Great Deals:
8
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
INFINITI Q70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 7 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI Q70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 22.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
BMW 7 Series Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24INFINITI Q70 Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
740i, 740i xDrive, 750i, 750i xDrive, ALPINA B7 xDrive, M760i xDrive
INFINITI Q70 Trim Levels
3.7 Luxe, 5.6 Luxe
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1380 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
330 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
433 / 597 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4195 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
206.6 inches
Wheelbase:
126.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3876 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Brown
Almandine Brown Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Magellan Gray Metallic / Moonstone Metallic / Singapore Gray Metallic
Silver
Cashmere Silver Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hagane Blue / Hermosa Blue
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Majestic White
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige / Cashmere Beige/Black / Cognac / Zagora Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Caramel/Black / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Ivory White/Black
Red
Fiona Red/Black
White
Ivory White/Black / Smoke White/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
Gray
Stone / Stone Sport
Red
Not available
White
Not available
