2027 BMW X5 vs 2027 INFINITI QX60: Why Choose BMW’s Driver-Focused Luxury SUV?
2027 BMW X5 vs 2027 INFINITI QX60: Why Choose BMW’s Driver-Focused Luxury SUV?
Posted on September 20, 2026
The 2027 INFINITI QX60 offers three rows and seating for up to seven. For Quebec shoppers who do not need that third row, the comparison changes, and the 2027 BMW X5 makes the stronger case on power, technology and ride.
The X5 40 xDrive leads with a 3.0 L turbocharged inline-six and xDrive all-wheel drive. Here is how the two stack up, topic by topic.
Side-by-Side: 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive and INFINITI QX60
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Specification |
BMW X5 40 xDrive |
INFINITI QX60 |
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Horsepower |
394 hp |
268 hp |
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Torque |
428 lb-ft |
286 lb-ft |
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Touchscreen |
17.9-inch |
12.3-inch |
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Engine |
3.0 L turbocharged inline-six with 48V mild hybrid |
2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder, Variable Compression Turbo |
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Transmission |
8-speed Steptronic Sport |
9-speed automatic |
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Drivetrain |
AWD (xDrive) |
AWD |
Power is the widest gap on the page. The X5 40 xDrive makes 126 more horsepower and 142 more lb-ft of torque than the QX60. Both drive all four wheels, so traction is a tie; the difference is how much engine each one brings to the job.
How the X5 Pulls Ahead on Performance
The X5 40 xDrive accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, or 5.0 seconds with a 1-foot rollout. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h when properly equipped. An 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission puts the 394 hp and 428 lb-ft to the road.
A new turbocharger and the Miller combustion cycle help the inline-six work efficiently. Switchable exhaust-side rocker arms cut drag on overrun by around two thirds, so the 48V mild hybrid system can recover more braking energy.
The QX60 is rated at 10.9 L/100 km city, 8.8 L/100 km highway and 10.0 L/100 km combined, but its 2.0 L Variable Compression Turbo delivers 268 hp and 286 lb-ft to get there. The X5 40 xDrive brings far more output to every merge and passing lane.
The X5 range also reaches past the 40 xDrive. The X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid makes 483 hp and 516 lb-ft, with 70 km of electric range. The iX5 60 xDrive is all-electric with 570 hp and 700 km of range. Details on Canadian availability for both will be announced at a later date.
Ride, Handling and Cabin Comfort
Adaptive suspension is standard on the X5, with dampers controlled electronically at each wheel. Weight distribution sits close to 50:50. The My Modes menu lets you set the damping anywhere from comfort to dynamic, so one vehicle covers a quiet highway run and a spirited back road.
Up front, heated sports seats are standard, with added cushioning for long drives. The optional Premium Package adds multifunction seats with ventilation and massage, plus electric seat-depth and head-restraint adjustment.
The QX60 AUTOGRAPH also lists massage in its front seats. The X5 answers with standard adaptive suspension underneath, and a rear seat that gains a two-degree flatter torso angle and more knee room from a longer wheelbase.
The 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats include a through-loading system. The centre armrest holds two cup holders that double as a smartphone tray.
Technology and Driver Assistance
The QX60 runs Google built-in on its 12.3-inch screen, with Google Maps included for four years. It also has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The X5 matches the wireless smartphone integration, then goes further with a 17.9-inch Central Display running BMW Panoramic iDrive with BMW Operating System X.
The optional BMW Passenger Display adds a 14.6-inch screen beside it, new to the X5. The front passenger can stream films or join video calls while the vehicle moves. An interior camera darkens the screen if it detects driver distraction.
Hands-off highway driving on the QX60 comes through ProPILOT Assist 2.1, which requires the AUTOGRAPH grade with the Technology Package. On the X5, Driving Assistant Plus is standard and helps manage speed, following distance and lane centring. Highway Assistant is an available step up for hands-off driving on suitable limited-access highways at up to 130 km/h.
It can also suggest a lane change when you approach slower traffic. A glance at the exterior mirror confirms the move. As with every driver-assistance system, you stay attentive and ready to take over.
Towing and Cargo Flexibility
The QX60 tows up to 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) when properly equipped, and it seats up to seven. The X5 suits buyers who do not need a third row, and it backs its 428 lb-ft with trailer sway logic that recognizes trailer movement early and counteracts it quickly.
How the system intervenes depends on equipment. Braking intervention is available on all models if sway grows more pronounced.
Why the X5 Fits Quebec Drivers
The X5 makes sense when you want:
- 394 hp and 428 lb-ft from a 3.0 L turbocharged inline-six
- adaptive suspension as standard, with near 50:50 weight distribution
- a 17.9-inch touchscreen and an optional passenger display
- Driving Assistant Plus as standard, with Highway Assistant available
If you want a luxury SUV that rewards the driver on every road in the province, the X5 is the answer. The plug-in hybrid and all-electric X5 variants give you room to grow into a different powertrain later.
Take the Next Step With the 2027 BMW X5
The 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive pairs 394 hp, xDrive all-wheel drive and a 5.3-second 0 to 100 km/h run with standard adaptive suspension and a larger, richer technology suite. For buyers who skip the third row, it is the clear pick.
Visit BMW Laval in Laval to explore the 2027 X5 in person. Book a test drive and feel how the inline-six and adaptive suspension work together on your own commute.