Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250vsInfiniti Q50 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Infiniti Q50

2.0

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Infiniti Q50 2.0

  • Best estimated range
    1,231 km
    765 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250InfinitiQ502.0
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,617kg3,565lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,231km765mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,790mm189in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
80L
CO2 emissions-
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250Infiniti Q50 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q50 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
InfinitiQ502.05,500 rpm1,250-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250InfinitiQ502.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
24.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
InfinitiQ502.0
211 hp
157 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
InfinitiQ502.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
InfinitiQ502.0
1,617 kg
3,565 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ502.0
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2506.6 s
InfinitiQ502.07.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Infiniti Q50 2.0: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ502.0
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Infiniti Q50 2.0: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
InfinitiQ502.0
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
862 km
536 mi
InfinitiQ502.0
1,231 km
765 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ502.0
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
InfinitiQ502.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ502.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
InfinitiQ502.0
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ502.0
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250InfinitiQ502.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,617 kg
3,565 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
1,231 km
765 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250Infiniti Q50 2.0
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Is 212 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Infiniti Q50 2.0

  • Has 369 km (229 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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