2014 Acura TL vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2014 Acura TL

2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD	20	29	$33,827	$36,030
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Advance	20	29	$39,315	$41,960
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Special Edition	20	29	$35,216	$37,530
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Tech	20	29	$37,279	$39,760
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD	18	26	$37,113	$39,580
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Advance	18	26	$42,601	$45,510
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech	18	26	$40,565	$43,310
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$40,565	$43,310

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2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD	22	31	$35,526	$38,200
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 4MATIC	19	27	$42,641	$45,850
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 RWD	20	28	$40,781	$43,850
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 63 AMG RWD	13	19	$58,358	$62,750
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Luxury RWD	22	31	$33,713	$36,250
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD	22	31	$33,294	$35,800
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury 4MATIC	20	27	$37,061	$39,850
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport 4MATIC	20	27	$36,642	$39,400
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350 Sport RWD	20	29	$39,153	$42,100
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 63 AMG RWD	13	19	$56,033	$60,250

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,827

$35,526

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,030

$38,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$601 / month

$637 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Acura TL is an attractive, comfortable, well-appointed luxury sedan. Choose the SH-AWD model, and you have yourself a legitimate sport sedan, too.

For those who have a want a value-oriented car that projects the right image, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes a lot of sense.

TCC Likes

Responsive, athletic driving feel (SH-AWD)
Awesome premium sound system
Luxurious interior

Fuel economy (C250)
Responsive handling (Sport and C63)
Strong engine lineup

TCC Dislikes

Techno-cluttered instrument panel
Inferior navigation interface
Small trunk

Limited rear legroom
Base trims lack pizzazz
Numb steering

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

50.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

35.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

54.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

108.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.5

Length, Overall (in)

194

180.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

11.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

35.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/40HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3726

3538

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

17 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 5000

229 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

201 @ 5500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

25 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

22 (Est)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.72

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.92

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.86

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.82

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

7.8

7.3 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

6.0 (Est)

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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