2021 Acura RDX vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2021 Acura RDX

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX FWD	22	28	$36,458	$38,400
RDX FWD w/A-Spec Package	22	27	$42,047	$44,300
RDX FWD w/Advance Package	22	28	$43,847	$46,200
RDX FWD w/Technology Package	22	28	$39,205	$41,300
RDX SH-AWD	21	27	$38,352	$40,400
RDX SH-AWD PMC Edition	21	27	$48,394	$51,000
RDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package	21	26	$43,941	$46,300
RDX SH-AWD w/Advance Package	21	27	$45,741	$48,200
RDX SH-AWD w/Technology Package	21	27	$41,100	$43,300

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	18	24	$59,220	$63,000
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$55,930	$59,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$71,910	$76,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	16	22	$69,325	$73,750
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$79,054	$84,100
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	28	$47,000	$50,000
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$41,830	$44,500
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$39,950	$42,500
GLC GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$48,786	$51,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,458

$59,220

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,400

$63,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$640 / month

$1050 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Acura RDX satisfies sport-sedan drivers and crossover needers alike with strong performance and scads of space.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers.

TCC Likes

Smart style
Strong turbo-4
Warm, inviting cabin

Great looks
Performance potential in AMG versions
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Infotainment touchpad
Needs better rear seats
Meh on the gas mileage

Top spec versions are pricey
Refresh was very light
Compromised outward vision in coupes

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

186.7

186.2

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

62.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.9

36.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

29.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.5

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.1

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3783

4208

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 9.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

272 @ 6500

385 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.24

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.3

8.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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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