Compare the2027 BMW X6 VS 2027 Infiniti QX65

The X6 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.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the BMW X6 achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Infiniti QX65 has not been tested.

The X6 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 X6’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX65 doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the X6 and QX65 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the X6 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 X6 and the QX65 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front 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 X6’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 X6’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the X6 first among upper midsize premium suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The QX65 isn’t in the top three in its category.

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 X6 xDrive40i’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 107 more horsepower (375 vs. 268) and 112 lbs.-ft. more torque (398 vs. 286) than the QX65’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The X6 M60i xDrive’s standard 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 255 more horsepower (523 vs. 268) and 267 lbs.-ft. more torque (553 vs. 286) than the QX65’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the X6 xDrive40i gets better fuel mileage than the QX65 (21 city/26 hwy vs. 20 city/26 hwy).

Regenerative brakes improve the X6’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The QX65 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The X6 has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the QX65 (21.9 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The X6 has a standard locking fuel door, which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the QX65. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

The X6’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 stopping power the X6 M60i xDrive M Sport’s brake rotors are larger than those on the QX65:

	X6 M60i xDrive M Sport	QX65
Front Rotors	15.6 inches	13.8 inches
Rear Rotors	14.6 inches	13 inches

For better traction, the X6 has larger standard tires than the QX65 (275/45R20 vs. 255/50R20). The X6’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the QX65 (F:275/40R21 & R:315/35R21 vs. 265/45R21).

The X6’s standard 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. The X6’s optional 275/35R22 front and 315/30R22 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the QX65 Autograph’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the X6 offers optional 22-inch wheels. The QX65’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the X6 can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The QX65 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The X6 M60i offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The QX65 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The X6 M60i xDrive offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Infiniti doesn’t offer an active suspension on the QX65.

The X6 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 X6 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 X6’s wheelbase is 2.9 inches longer than on the QX65 (117.1 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

The X6’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50.6% to 49.4%) than the QX65’s (55.7% to 44.2%). This gives the X6 more stable handling and braking.

For greater off-road capability the X6 has a 2.63 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the QX65 (8.5 vs. 5.87 inches), allowing the X6 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The X6 is 3.5 inches shorter than the QX65, making the X6 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the X6 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The QX65 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The X6 has 3 inches more front hip room, .6 inches more rear headroom and 3.8 inches more rear hip room than the QX65.

Maximum trailer towing in the Infiniti QX65 is limited to 6000 pounds. The X6 offers up to a 7209 lbs. towing capacity.

A Trailer Stabilization Control is standard on the X6, 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 engine in the X6 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.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the QX65, the X6 M60i has a passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

If the windows are left open on the X6 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.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the X6 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The QX65 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The X6’s Automatic Parking Assistant can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling the transmission and speed with the brake pedal. With its available fully controlled system, the driver just activates it and it parks autonomously, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Optional Remote Parking will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The QX65 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.