INFINITI Q50 vs Lexus ES (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,010
- Q50: 0.8 s quicker to 60, 28 lb-ft more torque.
- ES: $1,010 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- Q50 wins 4 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Q50 | ES | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,200 | $43,190 | ES |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 302 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | Q50 |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 26 mpg | ES |
| Cargo, max | 13.5 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.5 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 39.2 in | ES |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 42.4 in | Q50 |
| Length | 189.6 in | 195.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,781 lb | 3,690 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 1,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s estimate | 6.6 s tested | Q50 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Q50 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q50 LUXE RWD $43,050 | ES ES 300h FWD $43,440 | $390 |
| ES 350 FWD $42,040 | Q50 LUXE RWD $43,050 | $1,010 |
Cost to run
ES costs $2,166 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q50 | ES |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,200 | $43,190 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,217 | $52,052 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: ES wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ES | 2% |
| MPG | ES | 12% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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