BMW X5 vs. INFINITI JX35
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X5 and INFINITI JX35 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 X5 and the INFINITI JX35.
In comparing the BMW X5's and the INFINITI JX35's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The INFINITI JX35 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the BMW X5's and the INFINITI JX35's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI JX35 is a better car than the BMW X5.
Pricing: A used 2013 BMW X5 ranges from $7,992 to $16,993 while a used 2013 INFINITI JX35 is priced between $6,999 to $16,971.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X5’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the INFINITI JX35 base engine makes 265 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The JX35 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles.This gives the INFINITI JX35 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW X5 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI JX35 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The BMW X5, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The BMW X5 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$47,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$55,324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,545 - $92,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,345
Price Range:
$7,992 - $16,993
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$17,100
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$12,308 - $27,734
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
144
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
112,017
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,367
Price Range:
$6,999 - $16,971
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
97
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
127,935
# Good or Great Deals:
23
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
INFINITI JX35 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI JX35
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 59Ranking
54 out of / 68INFINITI JX35 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X5 Trim Levels
xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive35i Premium, xDrive35i Sport Activity, xDrive50i
INFINITI JX35 Trim Levels
Base
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 / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
300 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
265 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
351 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
35.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
165.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4960 lbs
Width:
86.5 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4280 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
67.8 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Orion Silver Metallic / Sparkling Bronze Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Deep Sea Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Red
Vermilion Red Metallic
Silver
Titanium Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Not available
Gray
Diamond Slate / Emerald Graphite
Red
Midnight Garnet
Silver
Glacial Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Moonlight White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige / Sand Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Cinnamon Brown / Tobacco
White
Oyster
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
Brown
Java
White
Not available
