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, retained value and variety of models offered. INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety and vehicle rankings.

BMW versus INFINITI: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus INFINITI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for INFINITI in 8 out of 8 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 8 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 3 out of 5 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

BMW versus INFINITI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus INFINITI overall quality ratings shows INFINITI with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, INFINITI has the advantage in 6 out of 6 comparisons. INFINITI has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 9 comparisons. INFINITI shows higher retained value ratings in 1 out of 9 comparisons, and BMW and INFINITI tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 3 categories: BMW 2 Series in Best Luxury Compact Cars, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, and BMW 2 Series (coupe) in Best Luxury Small Cars. INFINITI has better car rankings in 2 categories: INFINITI QX60 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and INFINITI QX60 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has the better car ranking in 1 category: 2 Series (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars. INFINITI has better car rankings in 3 categories: INFINITI QX60 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, INFINITI QX60 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, and INFINITI QX60 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: BMW and INFINITI each have better car rankings in 1 category. The 2 Series (coupe) from BMW ranks better in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money and the QX60 from INFINITI ranks better in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

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

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 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 14 rear-wheel-drive models. INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.