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BMW X5 vs INFINITI QX80

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

Vehicles

BMW logo

2026 BMW X5

INFINITI logo

2027 INFINITI QX80

Overview

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iINFINITI QX80PURE
Selected trimsDrive40iPURE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic9-speed automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iINFINITI QX80PURE
MSRP$68,300 (best)$85,590
Lowest listing price$10,895 (best)$17,995
Median listing price$79,185 (best)$93,643
Highest listing price$111,850 (best)$123,324
For sale now240 (best)128

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iINFINITI QX80PURE
Combined MPG25 MPG (best)18 MPG
City MPG23 MPG (best)16 MPG
Highway MPG27 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank21.9 gal24 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iINFINITI QX80PURE
Horsepower375 hp450 hp (best)
Torque398 lb-ft516 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3 L3.5 L (best)
CylindersI6V6

Size & capability

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iINFINITI QX80PURE
Seating5 seats7 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume72.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,952 lbs8,500 lbs (best)
Payload1,054 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,919 lbs (best)5,826 lbs
Ground clearance8.3 in (best)
Wheelbase117.1 in121 in (best)
Length194.2 in211 in (best)
Width78.9 in83 in (best)
Height69.1 in77 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iINFINITI QX80PURE
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
RolloverNot Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)21 (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.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW X5INFINITI QX80
1

sDrive40i

$68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

PURE

$85,590 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

xDrive40i

$70,600 MSRP

PURE

$85,590 MSRP

3

xDrive50e

$76,000 MSRP

PURE

$88,590 MSRP

4

M60i

$93,600 MSRP

PURE

$88,590 MSRP

5

Competition

$131,000 MSRP

LUXE

$91,590 MSRP

6

LUXE

$91,590 MSRP

7

LUXE

$94,590 MSRP

8

LUXE AWD

$94,590 MSRP

9

SPORT

$102,590 MSRP

10

SPORT AWD

$102,590 MSRP

11

AUTOGRAPH

$112,990 MSRP

12

AUTOGRAPH

$112,990 MSRP

Live inventory

BMW X5 vs INFINITI QX80 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 BMW X5 or 2027 INFINITI QX80?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW X5 vs 2027 INFINITI QX80 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 BMW X5 or 2027 INFINITI QX80?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 BMW X5 starts lower at $68,300. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895. Live INFINITI QX80 listings start at $17,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW X5 or 2027 INFINITI QX80?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (68,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW X5 or 2027 INFINITI QX80?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW X5 or 2027 INFINITI QX80?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW X5 or 2027 INFINITI QX80?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).
Which has better seats: 2026 BMW X5 or 2027 INFINITI QX80?
The 2027 INFINITI QX80 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW X5 or 2027 INFINITI QX80?
The 2027 INFINITI QX80 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW X5 vs 2027 INFINITI QX80?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).