2025 Acura
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 21 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 27 MPG | 30 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 52.6 - 56.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 255 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 3,500 - 5,291 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 187.4 in | 185.7 - 187.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 75.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 38.9 - 41.3 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Acura RDX than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
The Acura RDX will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura RDX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Acura RDX or the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
The Acura RDX is a little narrower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
When looking at overall length, the Acura RDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Handling
The Acura RDX has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads.
The Acura RDX has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura RDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.