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Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 2.2dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

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

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Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

2.2d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,609 km
    1,000 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,796kg3,960lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight-
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,609km1,000mi
Calculated
1,204km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,810mm189in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,874mm113in
Front track-
1,598mm63in
Rear track-
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
450L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
74L
59L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d3,200-4,000 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
34.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,660 kg
3,660 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 20172.2d
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d: 0.1 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 20172.2d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
1,609 km
1,000 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,204 km
748 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
170 hp
127 kW
8.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
228 km/h
142 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 20172.2d
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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 20172.2d
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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 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 20172.2d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.6 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 20172.2d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,609 km
1,000 mi
1,204 km
748 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 405 km (251 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

  • Is 136 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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