2025 INFINITI QX80 vs 2026 BMW X5 M

$82,450 · SUV

$129,700 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 INFINITI QX80 bursts onto the scene with a muscular 450 hp and a commanding presence, leaning into sheer, old-school luxury for an MSRP starting at $82,450. In stark contrast, the 2026 BMW X5 M arrives as a precision missile, boasting a staggering 617 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, albeit at a premium $129,700 price tag. The performance disparity is significant, with the BMW offering 167 more horsepower, though the QX80 provides a greater highway range given its 20 MPG versus the BMW's efficiency implications. Furthermore, the INFINITI stretches to 211.2 inches in length, emphasizing interior volume, while the X5 M favors compact agility despite its substantial 33.9 cu ft of cargo space, showing its crossover roots.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 INFINITI QX80

The INFINITI QX80's significantly lower MSRP of $82,450 makes it the more accessible daily driver compared to the $129,700 BMW X5 M.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 BMW X5 M

The BMW X5 M offers substantially more usable space for gear and luggage with 33.9 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the INFINITI's 22 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 BMW X5 M

The 2026 BMW X5 M is the clear choice for speed and handling, delivering 617 hp and an All-Wheel Drive system.

💰 Best Value

2025 INFINITI QX80

Car1 provides luxury SUV presence with 450 hp for nearly $47,250 less than the performance-focused X5 M.

Choose the INFINITI QX80 if...

Your budget is firmly under $100,000, as the MSRP starts at $82,450.
You prioritize a slightly larger overall vehicle footprint (211.2 inches long).
You prefer the RWD setup paired with a responsive 9-speed automatic transmission.

Choose the BMW X5 M if...

Maximum acceleration is paramount, benefiting from 617 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque.
You require the superior hauling capability offered by 33.9 cu ft of cargo space.
You insist on the security and handling dynamics of an All-Wheel Drive system.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	INFINITI QX80	BMW X5 M
Length	211.2"	194.8"
Width	83.3"	79.3"
Height	76.6"	69.4"
Wheelbase	121.0"	117.0"

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	✓	✓
Brake Drying	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	—	✓
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	617 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	516 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm	553 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	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Cruise Control	—	✓
Four Zone Climate Control	—	✓
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
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓

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.	40.8 in.
Front Leg Room	43.8 in.	39.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room	64.2 in.	61.4 in.
Front Hip Room	59.9 in.	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-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 Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	2

Rearseats

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Rear Head Room	37.8 in.	39.4 in.
Rear Leg Room	39.2 in.	37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	63.7 in.	60.0 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 Rear Seat Feature	—	✓
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	INFINITI	BMW
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Size	20 x 8.0 in	22 x 11.5 in.
Tire Type	All Season	Performance
Tire Size	275/60R20	315/30R
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 X5 M.

What is the most significant performance difference between the QX80 and the X5 M?

The BMW X5 M dominates performance metrics, producing 617 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, which is 167 horsepower more than the QX80's 450 hp output.

How does fuel economy compare between these two large SUVs?

The INFINITI QX80 offers better efficiency with a combined MPG rating, while the X5 M requires a higher-octane fuel and offers lower figures related to its high-power output.

Is the 2025 INFINITI QX80 substantially larger than the 2026 BMW X5 M?

Yes, the QX80 is notably longer at 211.2 inches compared to the X5 M's 194.8 inches, though the X5 M boasts more cargo volume (33.9 cu ft vs. 22 cu ft).

Why is the BMW X5 M so much more expensive?

The X5 M commands a $129,700 MSRP, which is $47,250 more than the QX80, largely due to its specialized, high-performance tuning and higher horsepower figures.

Do these vehicles require the same type of gasoline?

The QX80 recommends premium unleaded fuel for its 450 hp engine, but the significantly more powerful X5 M explicitly requires premium unleaded fuel for its performance envelope.

What is the difference in drivetrain layout?

The INFINITI QX80 comes standard with a Rear Wheel Drive bias, whereas the BMW X5 M utilizes an All Wheel Drive system for superior traction in various conditions.