INFINITI Q50 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$5
- Q50: 79 hp more, 1.2 in more rear legroom.
- CLA: wins no measure.
- Q50 wins 6 of 8 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q50 | CLA | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,200 | $44,195 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 221 hp | Q50 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | Q50 |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 29 mpg to 30 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 13.5 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.5 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 33.9 in | Q50 |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 41.8 in | Q50 |
| Length | 189.6 in | 184.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.8 in | 72.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,781 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s estimate | 6.3 s tested | Q50 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Q50 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q50 LUXE RWD $43,050 | CLA 250 FWD $43,200 | $150 |
| CLA 250 FWD $43,200 | Q50 LUXE RWD $43,050 | $150 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q50 | CLA |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,200 | $44,195 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $54,217 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Q50 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Q50 | 26% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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