2024 BMW X5 PHEV vs. 2025 INFINITI QX80 Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW X5 PHEV

2024 BMW
X5 PHEV

MSRP*: $72,500
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Picture of the 2025 INFINITI QX80

2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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MPG - City Info not available 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 71.2 ft3 101.0 ft3
Engine
  • 483-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 483 hp 450 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 211.2 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the BMW X5 PHEV than the INFINITI QX80. The INFINITI QX80 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X5 PHEV.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the BMW X5 PHEV is a better financial choice over the INFINITI QX80, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X5 PHEV is much slimmer than the INFINITI QX80, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X5 PHEV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the INFINITI QX80.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the INFINITI QX80 is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 PHEV for pulling heavy loads. The BMW X5 PHEV has a little more horsepower than the INFINITI QX80.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 PHEV has much lower torque than the INFINITI QX80, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the BMW X5 PHEV seats a lot fewer people than the INFINITI QX80. The BMW X5 PHEV has significantly less cargo capacity than the INFINITI QX80.