2016 Acura RDX vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2016 Acura RDX

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD 4-Door	19	28	$34,695	$36,870
RDX AWD 4-Door AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	19	28	$35,916	$38,170
RDX AWD 4-Door Advance Pkg	19	28	$40,938	$43,520
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	19	28	$38,169	$40,570
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	19	28	$39,389	$41,870
RDX FWD 4-Door	20	29	$33,287	$35,370
RDX FWD 4-Door AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	20	29	$34,507	$36,670
RDX FWD 4-Door Advance Pkg	20	29	$39,530	$42,020
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	20	29	$36,760	$39,070
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	20	29	$37,981	$40,370

4MATIC 4-Door GLC 300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,695

$38,084

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,870

$40,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$615 / month

$683 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Acura RDX is a smooth and responsive crossover SUV; it’s easy to live with, as long as the back seat fits your passengers.

As a tangential—and far more sophisticated—replacement for the GLK, the savvy 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a far better match for American wants and needs.

TCC Likes

Smart V-6 acceleration
Rides smoothly
More agile than its rivals

More spacious cabin
Beautiful interior treatments
Improved (gasoline) fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Back seat is a little cramped
Rear seats don't fold flat
Tinny audio

Chiseled look is gone
Does it look too much like the larger GLE?

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

39.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

41.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

63.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

183.3

Height, Overall (in)

64.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

63.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

74.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

20.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

20.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

56.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

36.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

61.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

13.5

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3902

3947

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 4900

273 @ 1300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

279 @ 6200

241 @ 5550

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

3.33

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

5.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

2.31

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.93

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

7.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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