The Infiniti Q50 attempts to attract those interested in a sport sedan from Infiniti's more established competitors.
The Q50 is gorgeous, which lends it an edge over its German rivals, though it still lacks the prestige of a BMW 3-Series or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
The C-Class excels for refinement, a gorgeous interior, and mini-S-Class styling.
The BMW continues to offer balanced handling and great power.
Also from Germany comes the Audi A4, which tends to attract MBAs and partner-track types.
The Lexus IS is fun to drive as well, though power isn't a match for most rivals.
The Cadillac ATS might be the Q50's closest rival, with a similar blend of design and handling, though it is a bit smaller inside than the Infiniti.
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The 2017 Infiniti Q50 is an attractive sport sedan with good road feel, though some rivals have sharper track moves. |
The 2017 Audi A4 advances its sport-sedan credentials in lots of incremental ways, but the virtual cockpit drops the digital mic. |
The 2017 BMW M3 is a track-ready sports sedan with an unblemished pedigree that announces to the world: "Ask me what DTM means." |
A legitimate sports car in a sedan or coupe body, the 2017 Cadillac ATS-V rewards drivers with exceptionally polished handling and performance, making it truly in the league with Germany's best. |
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now. |
The 2016 Lexus IS doesn't quite hit the high-water mark set by German rivals, but it's a pleasantly capable compact luxury car. |
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| $33,950 | $34,900 | $33,450 | $34,595 | $39,500 | $37,325 |
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| 19 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
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| 2.0t RWD | 2.0 TFSI Automatic ultra Premium FWD | 320i Sedan | 4-Door Sedan 2.0L RWD | C 300 Sedan | 4-Door Sedan |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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