Infiniti Q50 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Infiniti Q50 and Mercedes-Benz CLA 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 CLA.

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

Pricing: A used 2024 Infiniti Q50 ranges from $32,491 to $50,065 while a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA is priced between $34,941 to $51,843. For a new model, the Infiniti Q50's price is between $44,150 and $62,810, with the Mercedes-Benz CLA priced between $40,177 and $60,880.

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 CLA loses 47.1 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz CLA retains 7.9 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 Infiniti Q50 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz CLA's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Infiniti Q50 being ranked 16 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Mercedes-Benz CLA being ranked 8 out of 36.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Infiniti Q50 and Mercedes-Benz CLA is 7.7 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Infiniti Q50’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz CLA base engine makes 221 horsepower. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. The CLA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 486 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz CLA 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 head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.