The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q50 3.0t Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 55,600
€ 36,200
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Infiniti Q50 3.0t is 8.8 inches longer and 2 inches wider.
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Mercedes C 230
56.9
71.7
82
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 in
112.2
189.4
108.7
180.6
189.4 in
Length
180.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Mercedes C 230
3966 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
571 lb
14.4 %
General
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Mercedes C 230
V37
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Mercedes C 230
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
399 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
399 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
350 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
350 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Mercedes C 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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9.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
9.94 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
26 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
546 mi
Range
450 mi
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
546 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
172.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
443 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
