Infiniti Q50 vs. Mercedes-Benz A-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Infiniti Q50 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class 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 Infiniti Q50 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
In comparing the Infiniti Q50's and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti Q50 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Infiniti Q50's and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a better car than the Infiniti Q50.
Pricing: A used 2022 Infiniti Q50 ranges from $25,272 to $37,940 while a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is priced between $23,395 to $32,340.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Infiniti Q50 loses 55 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class loses 45.5 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz A-Class retains 9.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Infiniti Q50.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Infiniti Q50’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class base engine makes 188 horsepower. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. The A-Class is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz A-Class the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Infiniti Q50 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Infiniti Q50, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
42100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
46042
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
27300 - 76200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
50950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
33950 - 92500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30529
Price Range:
25272 - 37940
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
38447
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
24836 - 75567
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
241
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35749
# Good or Great Deals:
77
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28271
Price Range:
23395 - 32340
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
45251
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
28271 - 74859
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
131
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32734
# Good or Great Deals:
46
Infiniti Q50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Infiniti Q50
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.5 - 17.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.113
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
10.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
10.4 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.185362701694901
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.0 - 10.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.110118008329041
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
2.1 - 9.2
Infiniti Q50 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
16 out of / 36Ranking
34 out of / 36Mercedes-Benz A-Class Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
12 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 36Ranking
36 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Infiniti Q50 Trim Levels
Luxe, Red Sport 400, Sensory
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Trim Levels
A 220, A 220 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 580 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
8.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3732 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
189.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3285 lbs
Width:
78.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
179.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian / Midnight Black
Blue
Grand Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Dynamic Sunstone Red
White
Majestic White / Pure White
Gold
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Mountain Grey Metallic
Red
Patagonia Red Metallic
White
Digital White Metallic / Polar White
Gold
Rose Gold Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Gray
Stone
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Gray
Neva Grey/Black / Titanium Grey/Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Brown
Bahia Brown
Red
Classic Red/Black
