The 2017 INFINITI Q50 vs. the Competition
August 22 2017, INFINITI North Vancouver
The compact luxury D-segment has long been the best-selling category in the premium sector, and the INFINITI Q50 sport sedan enjoys its fair share of that highly competitive market segment.
Like all INFINITI models the Q50's value proposition makes sure it remains high on buyers' collective radar, but its breathtaking styling, beautiful interior finishings, impressive standard and optional features, and superb driving dynamics are deciding factors that can't be underestimated.
To help you sort out how the 2017 INFINITI Q50 measures up to its key premium-branded competitors, we've organized a straightforward, point-form list of key standard features and specifications from the base trim levels of its closest challengers, including the Acura TLX, Cadillac ATS, Audi A4, Volvo S60, Lexus IS, BMW 3 Series, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which leaves the choice of best car in class up to you:
| INFINITI Q50 2.0T AWD | Acura TLX | Cadillac ATS Standard Turbo | Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Komfort | Volvo S60 T5 FWD | Lexus IS 200t RWD | BMW 320i xDrive | Mercedes C 300 4Matic | |
| MSRP |
$39,900 | $35,690 | $37,595 | $38,500 | $38,800 | $40,150 | $41,800 | $43,800 |
Headlamps |
LED | LED | Projector halogen | Projector HID | Projector halogen | LED | LED | Projector halogen |
LED fog lights |
Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Passive entry & pushbutton start | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Auto-dimming centre mirror |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Heated steering wheel |
Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Backup camera |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Garage door opener |
Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Power driver's seat |
Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Driver-side memory |
No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power front passenger seat | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment display | 8.0 inches | 7.0 inches | 8.0 inches | 7.0 inches | 7.0 inches | 7.0 inches | 6.5 inches | 7.0 inches |
Satellite radio |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Powered moonroof |
Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Power (hp) |
208 | 207 | 272 | 190 | 240 | 241 | 180 | 241 |
Torque (lb-ft) |
258 | 182 | 290 | 236 | 258 | 258 | 200 | 273 |
All-wheel drive (AWD) |
Yes | No (FWD) | No (RWD) | No (FWD) | No (FWD) | No (RWD) | Yes | Yes |
Transmission |
7-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 7-speed auto (dual-clutch) | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 7-speed auto |
Auto start/stop |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Fuel Economy (city/hwy) |
10.7 / 8.4 | 9.6 / 6.6 | 10.6 / 7.7 | 8.6 / 6.4 | 9.6 / 7.0 | 10.6 / 7.3 | 10.4 / 6.8 | 10.1 / 7.8 |
Standard wheels |
17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Blind spot monitoring |
No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Front legroom |
1,130 | 1,082 | 1,079 | 1,049 | 1,064 | 1,138 | 1,057 | 1,059 |
Rear legroom |
892 | 876 | 851 | 907 | 852 | 818 | 891 | 894 |
| Cargo (trunk) |
374 | 405 | 294 | 368 | 339 | 310 | 480 | 480 |
As it's now easy to see, the 2017 INFINITI Q50 delivers impressive value for money spent, with a base price that's still less than $40k yet a standard feature set that's unbeatable in this class. What's more, the Q50 provides more front and rear legroom for greater comfort than the majority of its peers.
Some key features that really stand out include standard AWD, LED headlights, proximity-sensing access with pushbutton ignition, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers, a heated steering wheel, a universal garage door opener, a powered glass sunroof, heated power-adjustable front seats, the largest standard infotainment touchscreen in the class, a backup camera, satellite radio, and much more.
To experience the 2017 INFINITI Q50 in person, contact INFINITI North Vancouver at 888-204-5481 or drop by the showroom at 819 Automall Drive, North Vancouver to find out more.
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