2017 BMW X3 vs 2017 INFINITI QX50

2017 BMW X3

2017 INFINITI QX50

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$37,745	$40,050
X3 xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$40,260	$42,750
X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$39,605	$42,050
X3 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	19	26	$46,025	$48,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,745

$33,899

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,050

$36,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$668 / month

$608 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition.

The 2017 Infiniti QX50 puts handling atop the SUV priority list, but that's not as wrong as it sounds.

TCC Likes

Good, sedan-style looks
Very efficient interior space
Great powertrain options

Sport-sedan handling
Shape's still sleek
A richly appointed cabin

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive in a hurry
Start-stop should be smoother
Rearview camera is buried in options

Cargo space behind the second row is small
Engine noise
No paddle shift controls

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.3

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

44.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.8

Front Hip Room (in)

52.9

Second Hip Room (in)

49.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

183.8

186.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

62.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

113.4

Liftover Height (in)

29.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

50.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.6

18.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.6

18.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P225/55VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P225/55VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4030

4020

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

267 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.7 L/226

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

325 @ 7000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.19

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.92

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.04

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.77

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.97

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

INFINITI QX50

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

8.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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