BMW vs. INFINITI
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 11 out of 11 vehicle comparisons. INFINITI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 7 comparisons. INFINITI models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 11 comparisons. The lower overall prices for INFINITI, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives INFINITI the overall advantage over BMW.
BMW versus INFINITI: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 11 model comparisons, with BMW offering more horsepower in 4 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 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 9 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 7 out of 9 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 11 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
BMW has better car rankings in 7 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 3 Series in Best Luxury Small Cars, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and BMW Z4 in Best Luxury Sports 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 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 in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars, and BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Resale Value Rankings
BMW has better car rankings in 11 categories: BMW X1 in Luxury 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW M3 in Luxury Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW M2 in Luxury Coupes with Best Resale Value, BMW X1 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW X7 in Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW 8 Series (coupe) in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW X6 in Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW 2 Series (coupe) in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW X3 in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW M2 in Luxury Sports Cars with Best Resale Value, and BMW X1 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value. INFINITI has better car rankings in 2 categories: INFINITI QX60 in Luxury 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value and INFINITI QX60 in Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.
Available Body Styles
BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, INFINITI offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe.
Drivetrain Options
BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. INFINITI offers 6 gasoline vehicles.
BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. INFINITI offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$51,024 - $68,943
BMW X4
$58,657 - $75,511
BMW X5
$70,091 - $103,721
BMW X7
$87,245 - $125,673
Cars
BMW 3 Series
$47,938 - $68,615
BMW 4 Series (coupe)
$53,378 - $72,269
BMW 4 Series
$51,176 - $72,072
BMW M3
$79,835 - $105,265
BMW M4 (coupe)
$84,539 - $104,545
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
$48,828 - $58,281
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$75,955 - $90,681
New Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$44,263 - $57,123
INFINITI QX55
$48,918 - $61,312
INFINITI QX60
$51,068 - $69,732
INFINITI QX80
$80,695 - $94,210
Cars
INFINITI Q50
$43,460 - $62,348
INFINITI Q60
$49,212 - $65,211
INFINITI Q50
$43,460 - $62,348
INFINITI Q50
$43,460 - $62,348
INFINITI Q60
$49,212 - $65,211
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
$43,460 - $62,348
INFINITI QX60
$51,068 - $69,732
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$49,997 - $67,481
BMW X4
$58,153 - $74,028
BMW X5
$65,912 - $96,463
BMW X7
$81,905 - $121,318
Cars
BMW 3 Series
$47,312 - $65,946
BMW 4 Series (coupe)
$52,865 - $69,635
BMW 4 Series
$47,690 - $66,639
BMW M3
$79,818 - $106,373
BMW M4 (coupe)
$82,193 - $101,198
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$73,398 - $87,774
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not Yet Available
INFINITI QX55
Not Yet Available
INFINITI QX60
$50,709 - $70,123
INFINITI QX80
Not Yet Available
Cars
INFINITI Q50
$35,810 - $57,733
INFINITI Q60
$37,424 - $58,349
INFINITI Q50
$35,810 - $57,733
INFINITI Q50
$35,810 - $57,733
INFINITI Q60
$37,424 - $58,349
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
$35,810 - $57,733
INFINITI QX60
$50,709 - $70,123
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X3
50.5%
BMW X4
47.7%
BMW X5
53.8%
BMW X7
51.6%
Cars
BMW 3 Series
52.3%
BMW 4 Series (coupe)
46.9%
BMW 4 Series
50%
BMW M3
41.1%
BMW M4 (coupe)
38.4%
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
58.8%
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
47.9%
INFINITI QX55
48.4%
INFINITI QX60
52%
INFINITI QX80
54.4%
Cars
INFINITI Q50
51.8%
INFINITI Q60
39.6%
INFINITI Q50
51.8%
INFINITI Q50
51.8%
INFINITI Q60
39.6%
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
51.8%
INFINITI QX60
52%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X3
248 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW X4
248 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW X5
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
BMW X7
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
Cars
BMW 3 Series
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
BMW 4 Series (coupe)
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
BMW 4 Series
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
BMW M3
473 hp / 406 foot-lbs
BMW M4 (coupe)
473 hp / 406 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
288 hp / 310 foot-lbs
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
483 hp / 516 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX55
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX60
295 hp / 270 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX80
400 hp / 413 foot-lbs
Cars
INFINITI Q50
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
INFINITI Q60
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
INFINITI Q50
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
INFINITI Q50
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
INFINITI Q60
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX60
295 hp / 270 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X3
23 / 29 / 25
BMW X4
21 / 28 / 24
BMW X5
23 / 27 / 25
BMW X7
21 / 25 / 22
Cars
BMW 3 Series
25 / 34 / 29
BMW 4 Series (coupe)
25 / 34 / 28
BMW 4 Series
25 / 34 / 28
BMW M3
16 / 23 / 19
BMW M4 (coupe)
16 / 23 / 19
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not Yet Available
INFINITI QX55
Not Yet Available
INFINITI QX60
Not Yet Available
INFINITI QX80
Not Yet Available
Cars
INFINITI Q50
20 / 29 / 23
INFINITI Q60
19 / 28 / 22
INFINITI Q50
20 / 29 / 23
INFINITI Q50
20 / 29 / 23
INFINITI Q60
19 / 28 / 22
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
20 / 29 / 23
INFINITI QX60
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X3
4400 lbs
BMW X4
Not yet available
BMW X5
7209 lbs
BMW X7
7500 lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
5952 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
3000 lbs
INFINITI QX55
Not yet available
INFINITI QX60
6000 lbs
INFINITI QX80
8500 lbs
Other Comparisons
INFINITI QX60
6000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW X4
7.5 / 10
BMW X5
7.8 / 10
BMW X7
Not available
Cars
BMW 3 Series
8.7 / 10
BMW 4 Series (coupe)
7.8 / 10
BMW 4 Series
6.9 / 10
BMW M3
8.2 / 10
BMW M4 (coupe)
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.3 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
8.3 / 10
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX60
8.2 / 10
INFINITI QX80
7.6 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
7.5 / 10
INFINITI Q60
6.8 / 10
INFINITI Q50
7.5 / 10
INFINITI Q50
7.5 / 10
INFINITI Q60
6.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
7.5 / 10
INFINITI QX60
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
8.3 / 10
BMW X4
7.1 / 10
BMW X5
8.4 / 10
BMW X7
Not available
Cars
BMW 3 Series
8.4 / 10
BMW 4 Series (coupe)
7.2 / 10
BMW 4 Series
5.8 / 10
BMW M3
7.6 / 10
BMW M4 (coupe)
7.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.0 / 10
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX60
7.4 / 10
INFINITI QX80
8.0 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
7.2 / 10
INFINITI Q60
6.3 / 10
INFINITI Q50
7.2 / 10
INFINITI Q50
7.2 / 10
INFINITI Q60
6.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
7.2 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW X4
Not available
BMW X5
8.0 / 10
BMW X7
Not available
Cars
BMW 3 Series
10 / 10
BMW 4 Series (coupe)
Not available
BMW 4 Series
Not available
BMW M3
Not available
BMW M4 (coupe)
Not available
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
10 / 10
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX60
10 / 10
INFINITI QX80
8.0 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
Not available
INFINITI Q60
Not available
INFINITI Q50
Not available
INFINITI Q50
Not available
INFINITI Q60
Not available
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
Not available
INFINITI QX60
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
7.6 / 10
BMW X4
7.9 / 10
BMW X5
7.0 / 10
BMW X7
7.4 / 10
Cars
BMW 3 Series
7.7 / 10
BMW 4 Series (coupe)
8.4 / 10
BMW 4 Series
8.0 / 10
BMW M3
8.8 / 10
BMW M4 (coupe)
7.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.9 / 10
INFINITI QX55
7.8 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.3 / 10
INFINITI QX80
6.8 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
7.8 / 10
INFINITI Q60
7.2 / 10
INFINITI Q50
7.8 / 10
INFINITI Q50
7.8 / 10
INFINITI Q60
7.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
7.8 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#9 of 21 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
BMW 3 Series
#6 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
BMW 4 Series
#21 of 33 in
Best Luxury Coupes
BMW 4 Series
#21 of 30 in
Best Luxury Compact Cars
BMW M3
#13 of 30 in
Best Luxury Compact Cars
BMW M4
#19 of 33 in
Best Luxury Coupes
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series
#3 of 6 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars
BMW X5
#5 of 7 in
Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
#5 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#6 of 21 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
INFINITI Q50
#21 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
INFINITI Q60
#25 of 33 in
Best Luxury Coupes
INFINITI Q50
#19 of 30 in
Best Luxury Compact Cars
INFINITI Q50
#19 of 30 in
Best Luxury Compact Cars
INFINITI Q60
#25 of 33 in
Best Luxury Coupes
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
#19 of 30 in
Best Luxury Compact Cars
INFINITI QX60
#3 of 3 in
Best Luxury 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#4 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
BMW 3 Series
#6 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
BMW 4 Series
#14 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
BMW 4 Series
#24 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
BMW M3
#13 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
BMW M4
#21 of 40 in
Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series
#6 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
BMW X5
#7 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
#6 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#12 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
INFINITI Q50
#15 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
INFINITI Q60
#28 of 40 in
Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars
INFINITI Q50
#15 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
INFINITI Q50
#15 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
INFINITI Q60
#28 of 40 in
Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
#15 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
INFINITI QX60
#12 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#9 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X4
#18 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#19 of 33 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
BMW X7
#16 of 25 in
Luxury Large SUVs
Cars
BMW 3 Series
#25 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
BMW 4 Series
#27 of 33 in
Luxury Coupes
BMW 4 Series
#27 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
BMW M3
#7 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
BMW M4
#18 of 40 in
Luxury Sports Cars
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series
#4 of 5 in
Hybrid Luxury Compact Cars
BMW X5
#5 of 7 in
Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
#19 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
INFINITI QX55
#21 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#16 of 33 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
INFINITI QX80
#18 of 25 in
Luxury Large SUVs
Cars
INFINITI Q50
#26 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
INFINITI Q60
#25 of 33 in
Luxury Coupes
INFINITI Q50
#26 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
INFINITI Q50
#26 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
INFINITI Q60
#24 of 40 in
Luxury Sports Cars
Other Comparisons
INFINITI Q50
#26 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
INFINITI QX60
#2 of 3 in
Luxury 6-seater SUVs