2020 Acura TLX vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 Acura TLX

2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2.4L FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TLX 2.4L FWD	23	33	$31,342	$33,000
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	23	32	$37,405	$39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	23	32	$37,405	$39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/Technology Pkg	23	33	$34,847	$36,700
TLX 3.5L FWD	20	31	$34,374	$36,200
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	20	30	$40,626	$42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	20	30	$40,626	$42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/Technology Pkg	20	31	$38,068	$40,100
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD	20	29	$36,268	$38,200
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD PMC Edition	20	29	$46,452	$48,950
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg	20	29	$42,521	$44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	20	29	$42,521	$44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg	20	29	$43,610	$45,950
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg	20	29	$39,963	$42,100

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	18	25	$60,865	$64,750
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$54,990	$58,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	27	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	24	$72,662	$77,300
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$65,706	$69,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$79,806	$84,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$72,850	$77,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	27	$71,158	$75,700
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	27	$64,014	$68,100
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	29	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	30	$45,073	$47,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	33	$40,796	$43,400
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	29	$50,713	$53,950
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$43,193	$45,950
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	35	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,342

$60,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,000

$64,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$550 / month

$1079 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Athletic and well-appointed, the 2020 Acura TLX is an appealing mid-size luxury sedan, although the competition is fierce.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match.

TCC Likes

Sporty A-Spec offered with 4-cylinder
Quiet interior, comfortable ride
Powerful, fuel-efficient V-6

Have it your way body styles
All of which are gorgeous
Strong powertrain lineup

TCC Dislikes

Unexciting exterior styling
Tight interior dimensions
Confusing two-screen display setup

Manual would be nice
Hefty pricetag
Rear-seat and cargo space just so-so

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

190.7

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

55.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

8.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

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

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.2

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3505

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

206 @ 6800

385 @ 6100

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

182 @ 4500

384 @ 2500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.57

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.86

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

3.24

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.6

8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

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

2020 Acura TLX

Redesigned 2021 TLX coming
Rebate: Up to $5,000 off
Lease: From $279 (loyalty)
Finance: 0.9% APR or cash

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2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2021 C-Class can be ordered
Discounts: Up to $4,500 off (sedan)
Lease: $449/mo. (sedan)
Finance: 1.99% APR for 36 mo.

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