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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 20 MPG |
MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | Info not available |
Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 |
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Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 255 hp |
Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 193.9 in |
Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 76.7 in |
Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in |
Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura MDX.
Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura MDX, 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 MDX or the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Acura MDX, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Acura MDX for pulling heavy loads.
The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
With the Acura MDX, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.