BMW X6 vs Infiniti FX
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The BMW X6 wins on money kept: 60% retained after three years vs 52%, worth about R 812 367 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| X6 | FX | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 935 637 | R 679 131 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 33 832/m | R 11 870/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 72% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 52% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 164 299 | R 351 932 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 771 338 | R 327 199 |
| Value after 5 years | R 859 785 | R 255 223 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Orphan & discontinued |
BMW X6 →
The X6 created the coupe SUV genre in 2008 and has kept a following in South Africa ever since. M versions carry particular status appeal locally. It depreciates faster than the X5 it is based on because the shape narrows the buyer pool.
Known for: the original coupe suv
Infiniti FX →
Part of Infiniti's mid-2012 SA launch range, the FX offered 3.7 V6, 3.0 diesel and 5.0 V8 versions priced from R679,131 to R859,513. Its swooping styling stood out against the X5 and X6 crowd. The nameplate became QX70 in 2014 under Infiniti's renaming scheme.
Known for: muscular styling and v8 option
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BMW X6 or the Infiniti FX?
The BMW X6. It keeps about 60% of its price after three years against 52% for the Infiniti FX, a gap of 8 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BMW X6 loses about R 771 338 over three years and the Infiniti FX loses about R 327 199. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the BMW X6 runs about R 33 832 per month and the Infiniti FX about R 11 870, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.