INFINITI M56 vs. Lexus LS 460
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the INFINITI M56 and Lexus LS 460 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the INFINITI M56 and the Lexus LS 460.
When comparing the INFINITI M56's and the Lexus LS 460's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI M56 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The INFINITI M56 and Lexus LS 460 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the INFINITI M56's and the Lexus LS 460's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI M56 is a better car than the Lexus LS 460.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the INFINITI M56’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 460 base engine makes 386 horsepower. Both the M56 and the LS 460 are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 480 and 533 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI M56 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear leg room. The Lexus LS 460 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$61,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$71,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$73,607
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,660 - $127,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118,374
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,770
Price Range:
$14,952 - $28,782
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$20,676
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$11,600 - $38,898
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
62
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
125,329
# Good or Great Deals:
13
INFINITI M56 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LS 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI M56
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 460
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 29.7
INFINITI M56 Rankings
Not yet available
Lexus LS 460 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
INFINITI M56 Trim Levels
Base, x
Lexus LS 460 Trim Levels
Base, L
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
417 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.104 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
386 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
367 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 533 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4032 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
194.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4233 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
200 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian / Malbec Black
Gray
Harbour Blue / Platinum Graphite / Storm Front Grey
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Moonlight White
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Starfire Pearl / Ultra White
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Blue
Deep Sea Mica
Brown
Fire Agate Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
Brown
Java
Gray
Stone / Stone Sport
Interior Colors
Beige
Flaxen / Parchment
Black
Black / Black/Saddle Tan
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Gray
