Compare the2022 Infiniti Q50VS 2021 Lexus LS Series

Both the Q50 and the LS Series have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height-adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available all-wheel drive.

The Q50 comes with a full 4-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The LS Series’ 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 10,000 miles sooner.

The Q50’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the LS Series’ (7 vs. 6 years).

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Q50’s reliability 71 points higher than the LS Series.

The Q50 Red Sport 400’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 46 more horsepower (400 vs. 354) than the LS 500h’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6 hybrid.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Infiniti Q50 3.0 is faster than the LS 500 3.4 turbo V6:

The Q50 stops much shorter than the LS Series:

The Q50 Red Sport 400’s 245/40R19 front and 265/35R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the LS Series 500 F Sport’s 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

The Q50 has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The LS Series doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Q50 Sport’s optional drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The LS Series doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For better maneuverability, the Q50’s turning circle is .1 feet tighter than the LS Series’ (36.7 feet vs. 36.8 feet). The Q50 AWD’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the LS Series AWD’s (37.4 feet vs. 39.4 feet).

The Infiniti Q50 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 950 to 1100 pounds less than the Lexus LS Series.

The Q50 is 1 foot, 4.5 inches shorter than the LS Series, making the Q50 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Q50 has 2.2 inches more front headroom and 3.5 inches more front legroom than the LS Series.

The Q50’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The LS Series doesn’t offer folding rear seats.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Infiniti Q50, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Lexus LS Series isn't recommended.

The Infiniti Q50 outsold the Lexus LS Series by over three to one during the 2021 model year.