Infiniti Q50 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Infiniti Q50 is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti Q50 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Infiniti Q50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 10.0 | |
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The Infiniti Q50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti Q50 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Infiniti Q50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Infiniti Q50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Infiniti FX | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Infiniti Q50 is larger, but slightly lower. Infiniti Q50 is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 475 litres | |
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Infiniti Q50 has more luggage capacity. Infiniti Q50 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.84 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4800 | |
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