BMW X1 vs INFINITI QX50

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2026 BMW X1

Trim

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2025 INFINITI QX50

Trim

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Overview

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	INFINITI QX50PURE
Selected trim	xDrive28i	PURE
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2025

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	INFINITI QX50PURE
MSRP	$42,800 (best)	$43,000
Lowest listing price	$48,347 (best)	—
Median listing price	$49,862 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$52,887 (best)	—
For sale now	6 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	INFINITI QX50PURE
Combined MPG	28 MPG (best)	25 MPG
City MPG	24 MPG (best)	22 MPG
Highway MPG	33 MPG (best)	28 MPG
Fuel tank	14.3 gal	16 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	INFINITI QX50PURE
Horsepower	241 hp	268 hp (best)
Torque	295 lb-ft (best)	280 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	INFINITI QX50PURE
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	57.2 cu ft	65.1 cu ft (best)
Payload	994 lbs	1,096 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,750 lbs (best)	3,979 lbs
Ground clearance	8.1 in	8.6 in (best)
Wheelbase	106 in	110.2 in (best)
Length	177.2 in	184.7 in (best)
Width	72.6 in	74.9 in (best)
Height	64.6 in	66 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	INFINITI QX50PURE
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.