Car comparison

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Infiniti Q50

S 3.5 V6

364 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSedan2013-2017
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

387 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,853 kg
    4,085 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    493 Nm
    364 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
364hp271kW
387hp289kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
493Nm364lb-ft
Curb weight
1,853kg4,085lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight-
2,455kg5,412lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
785km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,519mm60in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,620mm64in
Trunk volume
510L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
84L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8PowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V66,500 rpm5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
364 hp
271 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 23 hp more than Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
493 Nm
364 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
1,853 kg
4,085 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V65.4 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V85.7 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has more power, Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 3.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
364 hp
271 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
364 hp
271 kW
387 hp
289 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,853 kg
4,085 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
-
785 km
488 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleInfiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6

  • Is 227 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 143 Nm more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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