
The Acura TLX reaches high, and there are plenty of good contenders.
The BMW 5-Series was updated for 2021 and includes a long roster of available powertrains—not just high-performance ones, either.
Same goes for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which now includes an off-road wagon.
The Cadillac CT5 is new and a little calmer, but a storm is coming for that.
The Audi A6 is a technophile’s dream, and it's available as a hot wagon.
The Volvo S60 may be a wallflower here, but it’s sharp and clean inside.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2021 Acura TLX plants its flag among premium mid-size sedans with a racy design, strong turbocharged engines, and improved dynamics. |
The 2021 Audi A6 mid-size luxury sedan or wagon is reserved but flexible in its powertrain offerings and body styles. |
The 2021 BMW 5-Series pushes all the right buttons for mid-size luxury shoppers. And there are a lot of them. |
The 2021 Cadillac CT5 adds Super Cruise to its luxury credentials. |
Made as a sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible with four different powertrains, the 2021 Mercedes E-Class has wide appeal. |
The 2021 Volvo S60 puts power in balance with grace. |
MSRP From | |||||
$37,500 | $54,900 | $54,200 | $36,995 | $54,250 | $38,950 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Mid-Size | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
FWD | Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro | 530i Sedan | 4-Door Sedan Luxury | E 350 RWD Sedan | T5 FWD Momentum |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | quattro Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Acura TLX vs. 2021 Audi A6 | 2021 Acura TLX vs. 2021 BMW 5-Series | 2021 Acura TLX vs. 2021 Cadillac CT5 | 2021 Acura TLX vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 2021 Acura TLX vs. 2021 Volvo S60 |