2019 INFINITI Q50 vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2019 INFINITI Q50

#28 in Mid-Size Cars

2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2.0t PURE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q50 2.0t PURE AWD	22	28	$35,391	$37,650
Q50 2.0t PURE RWD	23	30	$33,511	$35,650
Q50 3.0t LUXE AWD	19	27	$37,479	$40,300
Q50 3.0t LUXE RWD	20	29	$35,619	$38,300
Q50 3.0t SPORT AWD	19	27	$47,047	$50,050
Q50 3.0t SPORT RWD	20	29	$45,167	$48,050
Q50 3.0t Signature Edition AWD	19	27	$41,031	$43,650
Q50 3.0t Signature Edition RWD	20	29	$39,151	$41,650
Q50 RED SPORT 400 AWD	19	26	$50,149	$53,350
Q50 RED SPORT 400 RWD	20	26	$48,269	$51,350

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	18	25	$59,831	$63,650
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$54,003	$57,450
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	27	$51,935	$55,250
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	24	$71,534	$76,100
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$64,625	$68,750
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$78,772	$83,800
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$71,863	$76,450
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	27	$70,124	$74,600
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	27	$62,980	$67,000
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	29	$50,619	$53,850
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	31	$43,052	$45,800
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	22	33	$40,796	$43,400
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	29	$48,739	$51,850
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$41,172	$43,800
C-Class C 300 Sedan	23	34	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,391

$59,831

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,650

$63,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$628 / month

$1061 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Handsome and athletic, the 2019 Infiniti Q50 is a sharp luxury sedan alternative to higher priced Germans.

Pricey and on the slighter side of mid-size, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class drops a beautiful cockpit, huge dollops of safety, and effortless AMG brilliance into the sport-sedan mix.

TCC Likes

Attractive design
Good powertrain options
Potent turbocharged V-6

Coupe, convertible, or sedan
A great-looking family
Powertrains range from great to GREAT

TCC Dislikes

Finicky dual-screen infotainment system
Loses value in top trims
No electrified powertrain available

Automatic-only
From $$ to $$$$
Tight rear seats

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

Second Hip Room (in)

52.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

35.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

63.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.6

Length, Overall (in)

189.6

184.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

8.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

12.6

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

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3803

4231

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

208 @ 5500

385 @ 6100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.86

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.10

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.78

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.98

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.86

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

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

7.3

8.4

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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