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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsInfiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 2.2d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

2.2d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,609 km
    1,000 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,796kg3,960lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
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Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
68.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km510mi
Calculated
1,609km1,000mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
-
Rear track
1,570mm62in
-
Trunk volume
480L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
74L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
123g/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 220dInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d3,200-4,000 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
33.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
400 Nm
295 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 220d
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
1,796 kg
3,960 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 220d
230 km/h
143 mph
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
230 km/h
143 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 220d7.5 s
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d: 1.2 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 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

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 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 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 220d
820 km
510 mi
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
1,609 km
1,000 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 mph
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
170 hp
127 kW
8.7 s
230 km/h
143 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 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 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 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d 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 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.5 s
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.7 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 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
820 km
510 mi
1,609 km
1,000 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Is 236 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 789 km (490 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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