Infiniti Q50 (2013 – 2016) vs Acura RLX (2013 – 2017): specs compared
The Acura RLX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 377 hp against 365 hp. The Infiniti Q50 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,784 kg. At 4,981 mm, the Acura RLX is 198 mm longer than the Infiniti Q50.
| Specification |
Infiniti
Q50
2013 – 2016
|
Acura
RLX
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Hybrid, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 364 hp | 314 – 350 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 400 Nm | 369 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 8.7 s | 5.4 – 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 249 km/h | 203 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 6.2 L/100 km | 7.8 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,981 mm |
| Width | 1,824 mm | 1,897 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,510 – 1,853 kg | 1,784 – 1,956 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.