If you're considering the Nissan Maxima, you'll find many reasons to upgrade to its INFINITI Q50 cousin in our INFINITI Q50 vs. Nissan Maxima comparison guide. At a glance, the Q50 starts at a not-all-that-higher price, offers more standard benefits, is more spacious despite its more agile size, goes faster with the same horsepower, offers near-identical fuel economy, and provides a more luxury-oriented experience overall. Read on to learn more, and contact our INFINITI dealership for a test drive.
Q50 vs. Maxima Price and Warranty
When you compare the INFINITI Q50 vs. Nissan Maxima starting price, you'll notice that the INFINITI Q50 offers a serious luxury advantage without a significant price tag difference. The Maxima is the Nissan brand's premium daily driver, while the Q50 is the INFINITI brand's sporty yet practical luxury sedan. The exterior designs make this evident, but what does this look like on the inside?
In base trim levels, both have leather-upholstered seats, but the Maxima offers four-way passenger seat power adjustment while the Q50 offers eight-way passenger seat power adjustment. The Maxima offers wood-tone trim pieces, while the Q50 offers genuine wood trim pieces.
With our INFINITI Q50 specials, the standard textured aluminum accents, Bose 16-speaker sound system, and the available quilted semi-aniline leather upholstery make this luxury sedan feel like an exceptional experience. The Maxima is a good car but can't touch the uniquely luxurious feeling of driving a Q50.
Standard safety features are similarly confidence-inspiring in each model, with benefits like a rearview camera, a blind-spot monitor, intelligent cruise control, and more. While the Maxima has a standard 8-inch infotainment system, the 8-inch upper and 7-inch lower dual-stack infotainment screen layout in the Q50 is in a class of its own.
So is its warranty. Nissan Maxima vs. INFINITI Q50 warranty coverage includes a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty for the Maxima (The Q50 offers a four-year/60,000-miles of basic coverage) and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty for the Maxima (the Q50 offers six-years/70,00-miles of powertrain coverage).
Compare The INFINITI Q50 vs. Nissan Maxima Performance Specs
The Nissan Maxima is a fun everyday ride; the INFINITI Q50 is a powerhouse that can bring the heat against serious sports cars. When you see more INFINITI Q50 details, you'll notice that the INFINITI Q50 has a lineage that steadily refined this agile, aggressive performance without compromising comfort.
Base-level models share a similar heart, namely a V-6 engine with 300 horsepower. But, the 3.5-liter engine in a Maxima lays down 261 lb-ft of torque; the 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine in a Q50 provides 295 lb-ft of torque. The Q50 has sportier rev characteristics. In these 300 horsepower base configurations, the Maxima will dash from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.8 seconds, while the Q50 makes the same sprint in about 5 seconds flat.
The Maxima power levels end there; the full INFINITI Q50 lineup goes much further. Another two aspects worth noting are the drivetrain configurations.
The Maxima is limited to front-wheel drive (FWD) and a CVT. At the same time, the Q50 offers more agile rear-wheel drive (RWD) with Dual Flow Path® suspension and a performance-oriented seven-speed automatic transmission, with available all-wheel drive (AWD) to boot. The INFINITI Q50 can reach 400 horsepower and launch from 0-60 mph in around 4.5 seconds in certain trims.
You don't have to sacrifice noticeable fuel efficiency for the noticeable performance advantage. The Nissan Maxima delivers up to an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city / 30 mpg highway1, while the INFINITI Q50 offers up to an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway1. It's worth noting that the Q50 also has a much larger fuel tank for effortless long-distance driving.
So, Maxima vs. Q50 driving specs show that the Q50 is faster even with the same power rating and has near-equal fuel efficiency despite the extra acceleration.
Nissan Maxima vs. INFINITI Q50 Dimensions
INFINITI Q50 vs. Nissan Maxima dimensions are similar overall yet show more benefits to choosing the Q50. That starts with spaciousness; the Q50 has 100 cubic feet of passenger volume with its standard moonroof, while the Maxima offers 96.4 cubic feet of passenger volume with its available moonroof.
On the outside, the Maxima is 3.2-inches longer and 1.4-inches wider than the Q50 but 0.3-inches shorter. Despite its more agile size, the Q50 offers interior measurements like 35.1-inches of rear legroom (the Maxima provides 34.2-inches), 56.7-inches of front shoulder room (same as the Maxima), and 39.5-inches of front headroom (the Maxima has 38-inches with a moonroof).
Q50 vs. Nissan Maxima measurements show that the Q50 is more agile yet more spacious, but there is one slight advantage to the Maxima, namely an extra 0.8 cubic feet of trunk space (the size of a typical backpack).
Discover the New INFINITI Q50 Today
Thanks for checking out our INFINITI Q50 vs. Nissan Maxima model comparison guide. Contact our INFINITI sales team with any other questions you may have on this sporty luxury sedan; we'd be happy to help. Visit us today to explore a Q50 in person and experience the powerful performance with a test drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the INFINITI Q50 the same as a Nissan Altima?
No. INFINITI Q50 vs. Nissan Maxima models are closer, but even then, the INFINITI Q50 is a different vehicle that rides on a different platform from the Maxima. It's a shared platform with models like the prior Nissan 370Z and upcoming Nissan Z to provide a remarkable performance-oriented, luxury-lined experience.
Is the INFINITI Q50 faster than a Nissan Maxima?
Yes. INFINITI Q50 vs. Nissan Maxima performance specs favor the Q50 at every level. Base configurations produce 300 horsepower in both models, but the Q50 will launch from 0-60 mph in around 5.0 seconds, while the Maxima takes around 5.8 seconds to do the same sprint. With options bringing it to 400 horsepower, the INFINITI Q50 can also do a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.5 seconds for even more thrills.
Is the INFINITI Q50 bigger than the Nissan Maxima?
The Nissan Maxima is bigger than the INFINITI Q50 on the outside, but the Q50 does offer a more spacious interior. Specifically, the Maxima is 3.2-inches longer and 1.4-inches wider than the Q50, but the Q50 offers 100 cubic feet of interior volume with a moonroof while the Maxima provides 96.4 cubic feet of passenger volume with a moonroof.
12022 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions - use for comparison only.