2025 INFINITI QX80 vs 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7

$82,450 · SUV

$156,000 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 INFINITI QX80 bursts onto the scene blending opulent Japanese design with newfound V6 power, delivering 450 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque for a commanding presence. Contrast this with the breathtaking 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7, a true asphalt missile boasting a staggering 631 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, wrapped in a slightly shorter 203.9-inch frame. The gulf in performance is massive; the XB7 possesses 181 more horsepower than the QX80. While the QX80 offers a palatable combined MPG of 18, the XB7 requires significantly more premium fuel, reflecting its high-output focus. Furthermore, the $73,550 MSRP gap highlights their separate missions: the QX80 targets premium luxury accessibility, whereas the XB7 commands a $156,000 figure for near-supercar performance in an SUV guise, alongside nearly double the cargo space at 48.6 cu ft.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 INFINITI QX80

The INFINITI QX80 is the clear winner for commuting due to its superior fuel economy, achieving 18 combined MPG versus the XB7's higher fuel demand.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 BMW ALPINA XB7

The ALPINA XB7 offers substantially more utility for families with 48.6 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the QX80's 22 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 BMW ALPINA XB7

The 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7 dominates performance metrics, offering 631 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, far surpassing the QX80's 450 hp.

💰 Best Value

2025 INFINITI QX80

With an MSRP difference of $73,550, the QX80 provides substantial luxury appeal at a significantly lower entry price point.

Choose the INFINITI QX80 if...

You prioritize running costs, benefiting from the better 16/20 MPG city/highway rating.
You require a rear-wheel-drive biased platform with a lengthy 211.2-inch wheelbase for stable cruising.
Your budget aligns closer to the $82,450 MSRP rather than the $156,000 demanded by the competitor.

Choose the BMW ALPINA XB7 if...

Absolute acceleration is paramount, leveraging the massive 181 hp advantage and 590 lb-ft of torque.
You need maximum utility, as the XB7 offers 48.6 cu ft of cargo space, significantly more than the QX80's 22 cu ft.
All-wheel drive confidence in all conditions is a non-negotiable feature for high-performance driving.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	INFINITI QX80	BMW ALPINA XB7
Length	211.2"	203.9"
Width	83.3"	78.3"
Height	76.6"	70.7"
Wheelbase	121.0"	122.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	—
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	—
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Brake Drying	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	—	✓

Engine

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Base Engine Displacement	3.5 L	4.4 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	V8
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	450 hp @ 5600 rpm	631 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	516 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm	590 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Number of Valves	24	32
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	16/20 MPG	—
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	18 MPG	—
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	377.6/472.0 mi.	0/0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.6 gal.	21.9 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	—
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	✓	—
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Climate Control Zones	—	5
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Infotainment Display	14.3 in	14.9 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Klipsch Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	600W	464W
Speaker System	14	16
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	With Real Time Traffic	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	12 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Harman/Kardon
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Android Auto (Wired)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Front Head Room	39.1 in.	41.9 in.
Front Leg Room	43.8 in.	39.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room	64.2 in.	60.0 in.
Front Hip Room	59.9 in.	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	12-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	12-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Premium Leather	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Sport	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	2-way
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	2-way
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	2
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Seat Massage Function	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Rear Head Room	37.8 in.	39.9 in.
Rear Leg Room	39.2 in.	37.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	63.7 in.	58.1 in.
Rear Hip Room	59.9 in.	—
Folding Rear Seatback	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Fixed Center Armrest	✓	—
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	✓
Power Folding Third Row Seat	✓	✓
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	—	✓
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Size	20 x 8.0 in	23 x 11.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	Performance
Tire Size	275/60R20	325/30R
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Inside Mounted
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy

Suspension

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	7 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 45000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 INFINITI QX80 and 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7.

What is the primary performance difference between the 2025 QX80 and the 2026 XB7?

The 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7 is significantly more powerful, delivering 631 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, which dwarfs the 2025 INFINITI QX80's output of 450 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque.

How much larger is the cargo area in the ALPINA XB7 compared to the QX80?

The XB7 offers substantially more hauling capability, boasting 48.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, which is more than double the 22 cubic feet available in the QX80.

Is the price difference between these two large SUVs manageable for the average buyer?

No, the difference is substantial; the QX80 starts at $82,450, while the XB7 demands a premium price tag of $156,000, creating a $73,550 barrier to entry.

Which vehicle is better suited for long highway drives regarding fuel consumption?

The INFINITI QX80 is more efficient, achieving 20 highway MPG versus the ALPINA XB7, which requires owners to consistently use premium fuel to support its high-output engine.

Do these vehicles utilize the same drivetrain layout?

No, the QX80 features a standard rear-wheel-drive configuration paired with a 9-speed automatic, whereas the XB7 employs an all-wheel-drive system with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

How does the size disparity affect the driving dynamics?

The QX80 is physically larger in length (211.2 inches) and height (76.6 inches), suggesting a more traditional, lofty SUV feel, while the shorter, lower XB7 (70.7 inches high) likely emphasizes a planted, crossover dynamic.