2021 Acura TLX vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2021 Acura TLX

2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TLX FWD	22	31	$36,554	$37,500
TLX FWD w/A-Spec Package	22	30	$42,018	$44,250
TLX FWD w/Advance Package	22	31	$43,865	$46,300
TLX FWD w/Technology Package	22	31	$39,497	$41,500
TLX SH-AWD	21	29	$38,500	$39,500
TLX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package	21	29	$43,914	$46,250
TLX SH-AWD w/Advance Package	21	29	$45,757	$48,300
TLX SH-AWD w/Technology Package	21	29	$41,397	$43,500
TLX Type S SH-AWD	19	25	$49,541	$52,300
TLX Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD	19	24	$50,298	$53,100

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AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible	21	27	$77,879	$82,850
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe	21	28	$71,675	$76,250
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan	22	29	$69,466	$73,900
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan	16	23	$101,050	$107,500
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon	16	23	$105,703	$112,450
E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan	22	30	$53,345	$56,750
E-Class E 350 RWD Sedan	22	31	$50,995	$54,250
E-Class E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon	22	28	$63,544	$67,600
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Convertible	23	29	$69,983	$74,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Coupe	23	30	$63,403	$67,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Sedan	23	30	$58,280	$62,000
E-Class E 450 RWD Convertible	23	30	$67,633	$71,950
E-Class E 450 RWD Coupe	23	31	$61,053	$64,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,554

$77,879

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,500

$82,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$625 / month

$1381 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Acura TLX plants its flag among premium mid-size sedans with a racy design, strong turbocharged engines, and improved dynamics.

Made as a sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible with four different powertrains, the 2021 Mercedes E-Class has wide appeal.

TCC Likes

Sharp design
High-performance version
Sporty interior

Exudes style and class
Excellent voice commands
Augmented video navigation

TCC Dislikes

Infotainment system is tricky
Pricier this time around
Interior isn’t much bigger

Black plastic console
New capacitive steering wheel controls
Synthetic leather in a $60,000 car?

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.8

58.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

40.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

51.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

56.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

48.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

113

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

56.4

56.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

9.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.1

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/50VR18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P235/50VR18

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3709

4566

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

272 @ 6500

429 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-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

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.59

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.86

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

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.0

7.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

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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