INFINITI vs. BMW: Making the Right Choice

INFINITI or BMW? Many Pleasanton-area drivers compare these two celebrated nameplates when they’re looking for a vehicle that can make every drive more enjoyable. But can INFINITI really measure up against the so-called “Ultimate Driving Machine”? Our INFINITI vs. BMW comparison shows that INFINITI vehicles aren’t just more powerful and more affordably priced; our models are also easier to own and maintain! This in-depth guide breaks down everything you need to know.

INFINITI vs. BMW: Model Matchups

BMW has earned the respect of many performance enthusiasts near San Francisco and Walnut Creek, but reputations can be deceiving. A closer look at each brand’s lineup shows that INFINITI wins out where it counts:

• INFINITI Q50 vs. BMW 3 Series: The Q50 starts with a 300-hp V6, and it’s also available with a 400-hp upgrade. This means that it excels against the base-level 3 Series, with 255 hp, and the range-topping option, with 382 hp. Did we mention that the Q50 costs almost $5,000 less than its rival?
• INFINITI QX50 vs. BMW X3: The QX50 starts with a much lower starting price than the BMW X3, and the former also offers a more powerful starting engine. You might start to notice a pattern here.
• INFINITI QX80 vs. BMW X7: Here as well, the QX80 wins out by offering 400 hp in its baseline trim! Although the standard X7 is stronger than the other two BMW models we’ve looked at so far, it can’t match its rival’s power. And yes, once again, the QX80 costs a lot less than the otherwise-comparable BMW.

If INFINITI fares this well against the likes of BMW, you can already imagine how it measures up against rival brands like Acura and Lexus.

INFINITI vs. BMW: Warranty & Maintenance Costs

When you’re comparing INFINITI vs. BMW on maintenance costs, it just makes sense to rely on an independent expert like RepairPal—and the data couldn’t be more clear:

• With an average annual repair and maintenance cost of $638, INFINITI vehicles are roughly 35% less expensive to maintain than comparable models from BMW.
• RepairPal found that owning a BMW requires annual repair and maintenance costs of roughly $968, on average.

What accounts for the difference? Any driver who compares INFINITI vs. BMW on reliability should know that the BMW warranty and the INFINITI warranty both last for up to four years, but the BMW warranty expires after 50,000 miles. The INFINITI warranty endures for up to 60,000 miles, so you can really get your money’s worth during those first few years on the road.

Additionally, where the BMW CPO warranty offers just one additional year of coverage, the INFINITI CPO warranty offers two! That means our brand is the better buy whether you choose to buy new or used. Serious cross-shoppers should also know that INFINITI offers similar advantages over Mercedes-Benz.

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