Infiniti QX50 vs. Lincoln MKC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Infiniti QX50 and Lincoln MKC 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 QX50 and the Lincoln MKC.
In comparing the Infiniti QX50's and the Lincoln MKC's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti QX50 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Lincoln MKC has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Infiniti QX50's and the Lincoln MKC's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti QX50 is a better car than the Lincoln MKC.
Pricing: A used 2019 Infiniti QX50 ranges from $14,688 to $25,696 while a used 2019 Lincoln MKC is priced between $14,057 to $26,204.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Infiniti QX50’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKC base engine makes 245 horsepower. The QX50 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The MKC is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles. This gives the Infiniti QX50 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln MKC. The QX50 uses premium unleaded, and the MKC uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Infiniti QX50 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lincoln MKC has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Infiniti QX50 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:
36550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
31995 - 52400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
31995 - 52400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20502
Price Range:
14688 - 25696
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
18925 - 33689
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
239
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77210
# Good or Great Deals:
154
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19898
Price Range:
14057 - 26204
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
18925 - 33689
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
274
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67816
# Good or Great Deals:
145
Infiniti QX50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln MKC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Infiniti QX50
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.0 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.0 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.243
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.0048435059064684
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 20.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9562951622293416
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 20.0
Infiniti QX50 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 64Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Lincoln MKC Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Infiniti QX50 Trim Levels
Essential, Luxe, Pure
Lincoln MKC Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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:
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:
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 496 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 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
314 / 424 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
31.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3810 lbs
Width:
85.1 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
184.7 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3823 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
179.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hermosa Blue
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Lunar White
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Iced Mocha / Magnetic Gray
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ceramic Pearl Tinted Clearcoat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Green
Baltic Sea Green
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat/Black
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Brown
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