2018 Acura RDX vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2018 Acura RDX

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD	19	27	$35,605	$37,500
RDX AWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	19	27	$36,837	$38,800
RDX AWD w/Advance Pkg	19	27	$41,952	$44,200
RDX AWD w/Technology Pkg	19	27	$39,110	$41,200
RDX AWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	19	27	$40,342	$42,500
RDX FWD	20	28	$34,184	$36,000
RDX FWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	20	28	$35,416	$37,300
RDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	20	28	$40,531	$42,700
RDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	20	28	$37,689	$39,700
RDX FWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	20	28	$38,921	$41,000

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	18	24	$56,172	$60,400
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$52,313	$56,250
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC Coupe	15	22	$68,030	$73,150
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC SUV	16	22	$65,007	$69,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC Coupe	15	22	$75,098	$80,750
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	27	$43,338	$46,600
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$39,107	$42,050
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	28	$37,247	$40,050
GLC GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$46,491	$49,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,605

$56,172

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,500

$60,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$625 / month

$1007 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Consider the 2018 Acura RDX if you’re after a budget-conscious crossover that rides and drives well.

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class captivates crossover types with its lush cabin and its plush ride; there’s AMG power on tap if you must.

TCC Likes

Attractive value
Strong V-6 performance
Rides and handles well

Cabinet-grade interior (agency or furniture)
Choose your body
Choose your engine

TCC Dislikes

Beginning to feel dated
Rear seats don't fold flat
Subpar infotainment

Expensive safety options
It’s not a Coupe, it’s just less useful
Numb steering (GLC 300)

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

62.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

64.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

186.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

17.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

49.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

17.6

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3902

4140

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 4900

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

279 @ 6200

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

3.24

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

5.35

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.1

8.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

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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