Chrysler 300 vs. Infiniti Q50

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler 300 and Infiniti Q50 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chrysler 300 and the Infiniti Q50.

When comparing the Chrysler 300's and the Infiniti Q50's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 300 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Infiniti Q50 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Chrysler 300 and Infiniti Q50 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler 300's and the Infiniti Q50's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 300 is a better car than the Infiniti Q50.

Pricing: A used 2023 Chrysler 300 ranges from $23,706 to $50,167 while a used 2023 Infiniti Q50 is priced between $27,732 to $44,881. For a new model, the Chrysler 300's price is between $32,984 and $50,513, with the Infiniti Q50 priced between $43,551 and $61,897.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chrysler 300 loses 52.7 percent of its value and the Infiniti Q50 loses 55 percent of its value. This means the Chrysler 300 retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Infiniti Q50.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chrysler 300 is 7.4 out of 10 while the Infiniti Q50's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Chrysler 300 being ranked 4 out of 4 Best Large Cars and the Infiniti Q50 being ranked 17 out of 35 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chrysler 300 is 7.5 out of 10. For the Infiniti Q50 the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Infiniti Q50 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chrysler 300.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler 300’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Infiniti Q50 base engine makes 300 horsepower. The 300 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. This gives the Infiniti Q50 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chrysler 300. The 300 uses regular unleaded, and the Q50 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Chrysler 300, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Infiniti Q50, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Chrysler 300 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.