2021 INFINITI Q50 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.4s
- RED SPORT 400 AWD, 400 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 23% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 35% of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED SPORT 400 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,998 lb | 200 | 10.0 | 4.4 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | AWD | $57,850 |
| RED SPORT 400 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,855 lb | 208 | 9.6 | 4.7 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $55,850 |
| 3.0t PURE AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,842 lb | 156 | 12.8 | 5.4 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | AWD | $38,700 |
| 3.0t LUXE AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,888 lb | 154 | 13.0 | 5.4 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | AWD | $43,800 |
| 3.0t SENSORY AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,929 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 5.5 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | AWD | $49,700 |
| Signature Edition AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,929 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 5.5 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | AWD | $50,200 |
| PURE RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,685 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 5.7 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $36,700 |
| LUXE RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,732 lb | 161 | 12.4 | 5.8 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $41,800 |
| SENSORY RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,785 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 5.8 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $47,700 |
| Signature Edition RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,778 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 5.8 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $48,200 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8 | 300 hp | PURE RWD | $36,700 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 400 hp | RED SPORT 400 RWD | $55,850 | +$19,150 | $1,745 | +$76 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed automatic | 10 | PURE RWD | $36,700 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the PURE RWD: 300 hp, 23 mpg, $36,700. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | TRD FWD | 301 hp | 25 mpg | $32,260 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota Avalon | XLE FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $36,125 | 5.5 s |
| Lexus ES | 350 FWD | 302 hp | 26 mpg | $40,000 | 6.6 s |
Q50 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 INFINITI Q50: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 INFINITI Q50.
| Measure | 2021 INFINITI Q50 | 2021 Cadillac CT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | RED SPORT 400 AWD | 4dr Sdn V-Series RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 5.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 360 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,998 lb | 3,974 lb |
| hp per ton | 200 | 181 |
| lb per hp | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| MSRP | $57,850 | $47,795 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree