BMW vs. INFINITI

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

BMW versus INFINITI: Pricing and Value

Analyzing BMW versus INFINITI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for INFINITI in 10 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. INFINITI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 6 comparisons. INFINITI models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 10 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 6 out of 10 model comparisons, with BMW offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. INFINITI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 8 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 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 8 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 6 out of 8 comparisons. INFINITI has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. BMW and INFINITI tie for safety in 1 comparisons. INFINITI shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 10 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 4 categories: 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 10 categories: BMW X1 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW i8 (coupe) in Luxury Hybrid Cars 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 M3 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW X4 in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW M4 (coupe) in Luxury Sports Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW X1 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, and BMW X7 in Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Available Body Styles

BMW offers 13 SUVs, 14 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, INFINITI offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options

BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. INFINITI offers 6 gasoline vehicles.

BMW offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 13 rear-wheel-drive models. INFINITI offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.