INFINITI Q50 vs. Lincoln MKZ
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the INFINITI Q50 and Lincoln MKZ 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 Q50 and the Lincoln MKZ.
In comparing the INFINITI Q50's and the Lincoln MKZ's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI Q50 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Lincoln MKZ has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the INFINITI Q50's and the Lincoln MKZ's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKZ is a better car than the INFINITI Q50.
Pricing: A used 2020 INFINITI Q50 ranges from $20,956 to $34,209 while a used 2020 Lincoln MKZ is priced between $20,943 to $32,439.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the INFINITI Q50 loses 51.7 percent of its value and the Lincoln MKZ loses 51 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln MKZ retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI Q50.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI Q50 is 7.2 out of 10 while the Lincoln MKZ's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI Q50 being ranked 21 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Lincoln MKZ being ranked 3 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI Q50 is 7.2 out of 10. For the Lincoln MKZ the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln MKZ an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI Q50.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the INFINITI Q50’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKZ base engine makes 245 horsepower. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. The MKZ is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles.This gives the Lincoln MKZ the advantage in fuel efficiency and the INFINITI Q50 the advantage in maximum range. The Q50 uses premium unleaded, and the MKZ uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI Q50, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Lincoln MKZ, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Lincoln MKZ has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$41,892
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$25,900 - $53,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$63,037
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,370 - $130,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,185
Price Range:
$20,956 - $34,209
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$32,136
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$22,644 - $45,083
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
134
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,332
# Good or Great Deals:
56
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,652
Price Range:
$20,943 - $32,439
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,278
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$23,996 - $77,843
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
140
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,398
# Good or Great Deals:
44
INFINITI Q50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lincoln MKZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI Q50
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.1 - 10.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKZ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
25.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 27.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 32.7
INFINITI Q50 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Lincoln MKZ Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
INFINITI Q50 Trim Levels
3.0T Luxe, 3.0T Pure, 3.0T Sport, Edition 30, Red Sport 400
Lincoln MKZ Trim Levels
Reserve, Standard
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 580 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 31 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 512 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3685 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
189.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3739 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Pure White
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Silver
Silver Radiance Clearcoat
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Blue
Empire Blue Tinted Clearcoat
Brown
Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Red
Magma Red Clearcoat / Red Carpet Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Cappucino