INFINITI Q50 vs Lincoln MKZ (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$320
- Q50: 55 hp more, 1.1 s quicker to 60.
- MKZ: 1 mpg better, 1.9 cu ft more cargo.
- Each wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q50 | MKZ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,425 | $37,745 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 245 hp | Q50 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft | Q50 |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | MKZ |
| Cargo, max | 13.5 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | MKZ |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.2 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | MKZ |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 37.0 in | MKZ |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 44.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 189.6 in | 194.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,685 lb | 3,739 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 1,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7 s estimate | 6.8 s estimate | 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 3.0t PURE RWD $36,400 | MKZ FWD $36,750 | $350 |
| MKZ FWD $36,750 | Q50 3.0t PURE RWD $36,400 | $350 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q50 | MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,425 | $37,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $47,442 | $47,345 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Q50 wins.
MKZ wins if Power weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | MKZ | 4% |
| Power | Q50 | 18% |
| Space | MKZ | 12% |
| 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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