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Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 2.0tvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

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

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Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

2.0t

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,692 kg
    3,730 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,489 km
    925 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0tMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,692kg3,730lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight-
2,715kg5,986lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
69.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,231km765mi
Calculated
1,489km925mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,810mm189in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
3,035mm119in
Front track-
1,624mm64in
Rear track-
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0tMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t5,500 rpm1,250-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0tMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
27.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
1,692 kg
3,730 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,940 kg
4,277 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t: 1.8 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
1,231 km
765 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,489 km
925 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
240 km/h
149 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
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
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.6 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0t
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.0tMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,692 kg
3,730 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
1,231 km
765 mi
1,489 km
925 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0tMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.0t

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 248 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 259 km (161 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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