2020 INFINITI QX50 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2020 INFINITI QX50

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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AUTOGRAPH AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
QX50 AUTOGRAPH AWD	22	28	$52,778	$55,850
QX50 AUTOGRAPH FWD	23	29	$50,888	$53,850
QX50 ESSENTIAL AWD	22	28	$43,564	$46,100
QX50 ESSENTIAL FWD	23	29	$41,674	$44,100
QX50 LUXE AWD	22	28	$39,927	$42,250
QX50 LUXE FWD	23	29	$38,037	$40,250
QX50 PURE AWD	22	28	$37,092	$39,250
QX50 PURE FWD	23	29	$35,202	$37,250
QX50 SENSORY AWD	22	28	$48,101	$50,900
QX50 SENSORY FWD	23	29	$46,211	$48,900

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	18	24	$59,220	$63,000
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$55,930	$59,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$71,910	$76,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	16	22	$69,325	$73,750
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$79,054	$84,100
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	28	$47,000	$50,000
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$41,830	$44,500
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$39,950	$42,500
GLC GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$48,786	$51,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$52,778

$59,220

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$55,850

$63,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$931 / month

$1050 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Infiniti QX50 is an appealing, high-tech crossover SUV.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers.

TCC Likes

Attractive design
Loaded with safety features
High-tech engine

Great looks
Performance potential in AMG versions
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Frustrating infotainment
Engine tech worth it?
Quirky options packages

Top spec versions are pricey
Refresh was very light
Compromised outward vision in coupes

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

55.8

Front Leg Room (in)

39.6

40.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

110.2

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

Liftover Height (in)

27.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

184.7

186.2

Height, Overall (in)

62.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

64.4

36.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

31.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

54.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

39.3

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)

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)

36.4

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/45VR20

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 X 9.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

268 @ 5600

385 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

0.74

4.80

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.85

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

INFINITI QX50

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.1

8.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4208

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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