Lexus GS 450h vs. Infiniti M45 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Infiniti M45 to the dealership as the Lexus. The Infiniti M45 pales in comparison to the Lexus with respect to gas mileage. The Lexus will save you money at the pump compared to the Infiniti M45. With respect to MSRP, the GS 450h costs about as much as the M45 (though the M45 is a tad cheaper). The Infiniti M45 will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Lexus GS 450h. The Lexus will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Infiniti M45.

Utility
Neither the Infiniti M45 nor the Lexus GS 450h has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Infiniti M45 for a fill-up roughly as often as the Lexus GS 450h.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the M45's front cabin compared to the Lexus GS 450h. While the rear of the Infiniti M45 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Lexus GS 450h, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is significantly more bulky than the Infiniti M45. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Infiniti than the Lexus GS 450h because of its larger tank. The Lexus GS 450h and the Infiniti M45 compete for the same parking spaces.

Drivetrain
The Lexus GS 450h's engine is substantially smaller than the Infiniti M45's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Infiniti M45 packs quite a punch compared to the Lexus when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Lexus GS 450h could learn a lesson or two from the Infiniti M45 with respect to pickup.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Lexus isn't quite as generous as the Infiniti M45's.