2014 INFINITI Q50 vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2014 INFINITI Q50

2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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4-Door Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q50 4-Door Sedan AWD	19	27	$36,224	$38,950
Q50 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Premium AWD	28	35	$42,966	$46,200
Q50 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Premium RWD	29	36	$41,292	$44,400
Q50 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Sport AWD	27	31	$45,198	$48,600
Q50 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Sport RWD	28	34	$43,524	$46,800
Q50 4-Door Sedan Premium AWD	19	27	$38,874	$41,800
Q50 4-Door Sedan Premium RWD	20	29	$37,200	$40,000
Q50 4-Door Sedan RWD	20	29	$34,550	$37,150
Q50 4-Door Sedan Sport AWD	19	27	$42,269	$45,450
Q50 4-Door Sedan Sport RWD	20	29	$40,595	$43,650

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2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD	22	31	$35,526	$38,200
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 4MATIC	19	27	$42,641	$45,850
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 RWD	20	28	$40,781	$43,850
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 63 AMG RWD	13	19	$58,358	$62,750
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Luxury RWD	22	31	$33,713	$36,250
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD	22	31	$33,294	$35,800
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury 4MATIC	20	27	$37,061	$39,850
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport 4MATIC	20	27	$36,642	$39,400
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350 Sport RWD	20	29	$39,153	$42,100
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 63 AMG RWD	13	19	$56,033	$60,250

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,224

$35,526

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,950

$38,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$649 / month

$637 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With a hot new look, a Hybrid, some world-first technology, and much-improved cabin refinement--combined with a sharp, eager driving character--the 2014 Infiniti Q50 seeks new sport-sedan believers.

For those who have a want a value-oriented car that projects the right image, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes a lot of sense.

TCC Likes

Beautiful new sheetmetal
Much-improved refinement
All-wheel drive on either model

Fuel economy (C250)
Responsive handling (Sport and C63)
Strong engine lineup

TCC Dislikes

Why are folding rear seats optional?
Direct Adaptive Steering feels dead on center
Brakes harder to modulate with Hybrid

Limited rear legroom
Base trims lack pizzazz
Numb steering

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

35.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

50.3

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

113.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

Length, Overall (in)

188.3

180.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

54.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

108.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

69.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

11.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P245/40HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3748

3538

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

328 @ 7000

201 @ 5500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

269 @ 5200

229 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.7 L/226

1.8 L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

22 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

25 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

2.86

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.92

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.73

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Coupe

Vehicle Name

INFINITI Q50

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.2

7.3 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

6.0 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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