INFINITI Q50 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
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2023 INFINITI Q50
2023 INFINITI Q50
$42,650MSRP
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
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2023 INFINITI Q50
$42,650MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1993-Present

Years produced

2014-Present

MSRP

$43,550

MSRP

$42,650

Average price

$31,751

Average price

$26,628

Listings

1419

Listings

248
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Impressive technology
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Sluggish performance
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Powerful engine
  • Easy-to-use technology
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Outdated technology
  • Poor value for money

Reviews Summary

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new-car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money.

The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, the Lexus IS, and the Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, the Cadillac CT4, and the Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress.

The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form, and in Canada, 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while rear-wheel drive (RWD) is not offered. Our test car was a C300 4Matic with a long list of optional equipment. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring.

Reviews Summary

Despite the increasing popularity of crossovers and SUVs, there are still plenty of shoppers hungry for a good old-fashioned sedan. For one, sedans handle better. They’re also generally less expensive and, to some eyes, far better looking. For yet another year, the 2023 Infiniti Q50 offers shoppers style and performance in an otherwise crossover-obsessed world.

The question is, considering the market trends in favour of SUVs, are style and performance enough to generate sales?

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

Engine

3.0L 300 hp V6

Drive Train

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

300 hp @ 6400 rpm

MPG City

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

MPG Highway

29
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 INFINITI Q50
2023 INFINITI Q50
$42,650MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 INFINITI Q50
$42,650MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
1993-Present
2014-Present
MSRP
$43,550
$42,650
Average price
$31,751
$26,628
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.6
Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review

6.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Impressive technology
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Sluggish performance
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Powerful engine
  • Easy-to-use technology
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Outdated technology
  • Poor value for money
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new-car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money.

The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, the Lexus IS, and the Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, the Cadillac CT4, and the Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress.

The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form, and in Canada, 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while rear-wheel drive (RWD) is not offered. Our test car was a C300 4Matic with a long list of optional equipment. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring.

Despite the increasing popularity of crossovers and SUVs, there are still plenty of shoppers hungry for a good old-fashioned sedan. For one, sedans handle better. They’re also generally less expensive and, to some eyes, far better looking. For yet another year, the 2023 Infiniti Q50 offers shoppers style and performance in an otherwise crossover-obsessed world.

The question is, considering the market trends in favour of SUVs, are style and performance enough to generate sales?

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
3.0L 300 hp V6
Drive Train
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
MPG City
20
MPG Highway
29
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