2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2017 INFINITI Q50

Getting behind the wheel of the right luxury sedan can help make your trips through the St. Charles, St. Louis, and Saint Peters areas much more enjoyable. The Nissan Maxima and the INFINITI Q50 are both regarded as the best options in terms of luxury and reliability, but how do you know which one offers you more? Don't worry, we're here to help you.

In this article, we're going to delve in deep with these two models to show how they compare, but more importantly, how they differ. In this vehicle comparison of the 2017 Nissan Maxima and the 2017 INFINITI Q50, we'll be looking at power and performance, entertainment and convenience technology, and interior style and comfort. By reading this article, you'll learn about the differences between both vehicles, and you'll be able to decide which one is right for you. 

2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2017 INFINITI Q50: Power and Performance

The Nissan Maxima owes its abilities to the 3.5L V6 engine underneath the hood. This engine, fixed with the Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission, has the impressive ability to reach 300 horsepower with 261 lb-ft of torque. The INFINITI Q50 is outfitted with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission. At this engine's peak, it still falls short by only reaching 208 horsepower with 258 lb-ft of torque. 

Entertainment and Convenience Technology

Delivering your audio entertainment in the Nissan Maxima is the 8-speaker sound system, offering up two more speakers than the system featured in the INFINITI Q50. Each vehicle is equipped with an 8-inch dashboard mounted touchscreen display where you can access media features like HD radio, CD player, and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (the last being offered in both vehicles as a 3-month complimentary trial).

One major advantage the Nissan Maxima has is the equipped navigation system. This system will actively provide turn-by-turn directions and alternate routes to get you to your destination with ease. A navigation system is available in the INFINITI Q50, but only after an upgrade.

Interior Style and Comfort

Both these luxury sedans offer enough space for you and four passengers and feature 8-way power adjustable driver's seats with lumbar support. The Nissan Maxima takes the lead in space, offering 45 inches of front legroom for you and your side passenger. The INFINITI Q50 only offers 44.5 inches of front legroom. The Nissan Maxima also features a 14.3 cubic feet trunk, providing more space for your cargo than the 13.2 cubic feet trunk featured in the INFINITI Q50. 

Take the Next Step

In our vehicle comparison, we showed drivers like you from the St. Charles, St. Louis, and Saint Peters areas the many features of these two vehicles. You learned their similarities, but more importantly, their differences. You saw that the 2017 Nissan Maxima offers much more than the INFINITI Q50.

Learn more by scheduling your test drive of the 2017 Nissan Maxima with us at St. Charles Nissan today.