Compare the2027 BMW X5 VS 2027 Infiniti QX65

The X5 has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The QX65 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The X5 has a standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The QX65 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the X5’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX65 doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the X5 and QX65 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the X5 has Cross Traffic Warning with Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The QX65’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the X5 and the QX65 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The BMW X5 weighs 501 to 553 pounds more than the Infiniti QX65. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The X5’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the QX65’s (12 vs. 7 years).

There are over 80 percent more BMW dealers than there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the X5’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that BMW vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. With 46 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks BMW higher than Infiniti.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks BMW above average in long-term dependability. With 19 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Infiniti is rated below average.

The X5’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 126 more horsepower (394 vs. 268) and 142 lbs.-ft. more torque (428 vs. 286) than the QX65’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the X5 40 40i xDrive gets better fuel mileage than the QX65 (24 city/28 hwy vs. 20 city/26 hwy).

Regenerative brakes improve the X5’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The QX65 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The X5 has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the QX65 (21.9 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The X5 has a standard locking fuel door and a locking charge port on the xDrive50e which lock and unlock with the power locks. The QX65 doesn’t offer a locking fuel filler door. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and a locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

The X5’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The QX65 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better traction and acceleration, the X5 has larger rear tires than the QX65 (284/45R21 vs. 255/50R20). The X5’s rear tires are larger than the largest rear tires available on the QX65 (284/45R21 vs. 265/45R21).

The X5’s 284/45R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the QX65’s standard 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the X5 has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the QX65. The X5’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels on the QX65 Autograph.

The X5 has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The QX65’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The X5 has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The QX65 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the X5’s wheelbase is 5.3 inches longer than on the QX65 (119.5 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

The X5 has .1 inches more front headroom, 3 inches more front hip room, 2.5 inches more rear headroom, 1.7 inches more rear legroom and 3.1 inches more rear hip room than the QX65.

The X5’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the QX65’s (7710 vs. 6000 pounds).

A Trailer Stabilization Control is standard on the X5, using the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the QX65 and is only available on the QX65 Sport/Autograph.

The X5 has a higher standard payload capacity than the QX65 (1477 vs. 1400 lbs.).

The engine in the X5 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the QX65. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

If the windows are left open on the X5 the driver can close all of them at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the QX65 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The X5’s optional power side swing out doors make it much easier to load and unload kids and cargo. One touch opens the door, before you even get to the sport utility. The QX65 doesn’t offer a power rear door.

Both the BMW X5 and the Infiniti QX65 have a standard Qi wireless phone charging system in the front seat. To easily keep personal devices charged in the rear seat, without cables tangling and wearing out, the X5 also has a standard wireless charging system in the rear seat. The QX65 does not.

The X5’s optional Parking Assistant Plus can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The QX65 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.