2024 INFINITI Q50 vs. 2025 Lexus ES 300h Review

Picture of the 2024 INFINITI Q50

2024 INFINITI
Q50

MSRP*: $43,050 to $58,900
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Picture of the 2025 Lexus ES 300h

2025 Lexus
ES 300h

MSRP*: $43,440 to $52,330
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 43 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 300-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 215-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 215 hp
Exterior Length 189.6 in 195.9 in
Exterior Width 71.8 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.3 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 36.8 in
Front 37.5 in
Rear 37.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus ES 300h than the INFINITI Q50, due to its greater head- and legroom. The INFINITI Q50 will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus ES 300h.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the INFINITI Q50 as you will with the Lexus ES 300h, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The INFINITI Q50 is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus ES 300h.

Dimensions
Since the INFINITI Q50 is much slimmer than the Lexus ES 300h, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The INFINITI Q50 is slightly shorter than the Lexus ES 300h, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The INFINITI Q50 has a smaller turning radius than the Lexus ES 300h, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the INFINITI Q50 has a much more powerful engine than the Lexus ES 300h. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the INFINITI Q50 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Lexus ES 300h.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the INFINITI Q50 and the Lexus ES 300h.