BMW vs. INFINITI

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from BMW and INFINITI 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 BMW and INFINITI cars.

When comparing the BMW brand to the INFINITI brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity and safety.

BMW versus INFINITI: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus INFINITI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for INFINITI in 9 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. INFINITI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 8 comparisons. BMW models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 9 comparisons.

BMW versus INFINITI: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 9 model comparisons, with BMW offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 7 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons.

BMW versus INFINITI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus INFINITI overall quality ratings shows BMW with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 7 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 5 out of 7 comparisons. INFINITI has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. BMW and INFINITI tie for safety in 1 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 9 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, BMW 3 Series in Best Luxury Compact Cars, BMW M4 (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW X5 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, BMW 3 Series in Best Luxury Small Cars, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, BMW Z4 (convertible) in Best Luxury Sports Cars, and BMW X5 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 6 categories: BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, BMW 3 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, BMW X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, BMW Z4 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars, and BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: INFINITI has better car rankings in 2 categories: INFINITI QX60 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money and INFINITI Q50 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.