Before choosing your next luxury SUV to traverse Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Hardeeville, you’ll need to determine which model meets your exacting standards.
The 2021 BMW X5 and the INFINITI QX80 are both noted for their sharp styling and impressive amenities. However, only one will go the extra mile for you. Check out this detailed comparison from the team at Hilton Head BMW to find out which one it is!
With the fluctuating price of gas as well as the overall toll fuel takes on the environment, efficiency is top of mind for most drivers. BMW and INFINITI both work to provide an SUV that expertly balances efficiency and power, but only one truly hits the mark.
The 2021 INFINITI QX80 offers up a V8 engine that, while peppy, struggles in the fuel department. With an EPA-estimated 14 city/20 highway MPG, this model may guzzle more gas than necessary during your weekly errands around town.
The BMW X5 offers an excellent alternative: the xDrive45e plug-in hybrid trim level. A hybrid trim is something the competitor doesn’t offer at all, unfortunately. This engine technology truly sips fuel—when it actually uses it.
The xDrive45e has a 30-mile all-electric driving range. And when the X5 does use fuel, it averages an EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway MPG, easily overcoming the competition.
Efficiency isn’t everything. Some drivers would prefer major engine power over fuel consciousness—in that case, the BMW X5 still has you covered.
Known for racing performance, BMW provides the X5 with a sport trim level: the BMW X5 M. In this trim, you’ll have a V8 engine that, when equipped with the available Competition Package, produces as much as 617 horsepower (HP).
How does the QX80 compare? It also offers a V8, and a fairly robust one at that. However, with a max output of just 400 HP, it falls far behind the BMW.
The advanced technology of the modern day is all about connectivity. Whether you’re at home or on the go, staying connected is a must, and both vehicles aim to make that happen.
The QX80 offers features like Apple CarPlay® so you can integrate your phone into the vehicle, stream media, and stay on top of messages and calls while driving. It even offers some voice recognition features so you can maintain these features hands-free.
This same level of integration is offered in the BMW X5, just with a more luxurious kick. The optional Connected Package Professional offers device integration as well as Concierge Services and the Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Such features utilize AI (artificial intelligence) tech to get to know your voice, the way you phrase things, and where you like to go. It truly is like having a concierge—much like in a luxury hotel—available at all times!
While the INFINITI QX80 is a spacious SUV with nice standard styling and safety features, it simply cannot match the power, efficiency, and advanced technology of the 2021 BMW X5.
To know if this is the right car for you, you’ll have to get behind the wheel of the X5 at Hilton Head BMW. Contact our team to schedule your test drive today!
