2019 Acura RDX vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Overview | |
MSRP$37,400 | MSRP$75,200 |
Listings95 | Listings170 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2019 Acura RDX Reviews SummarySmall luxury crossovers are among the hottest selling new cars today. Within that group, the Acura RDX has dominated as one of the most popular entrants, but like any successful, competitive company, Acura is not one to rest on past achievements: The RDX has been completely redesigned for 2019. It appears one of Acura’s goals with the RDX revolves around perception. Sure, the RDX has been a sales success, but the folks at Acura want buyers to consider it alongside pricier options in the segment. While the 2018 RDX has been compared to vehicles like the Lexus NX and Lincoln MKC, Acura wants shoppers to view the 2019 model as a serious rival to the likes of the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Mercedes GLC. So, how can Acura successfully make that pivot, while maintaining the values and attributes that have made it a success this whole time? | |
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.5 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3783 lbs | Curb Weight5701 lbs |
Height65.7 in | Height72.4 in |
Length186.8 in | Length205.0 in |
Width74.8 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase123.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1574 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,400 | $75,200 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Small luxury crossovers are among the hottest selling new cars today. Within that group, the Acura RDX has dominated as one of the most popular entrants, but like any successful, competitive company, Acura is not one to rest on past achievements: The RDX has been completely redesigned for 2019. It appears one of Acura’s goals with the RDX revolves around perception. Sure, the RDX has been a sales success, but the folks at Acura want buyers to consider it alongside pricier options in the segment. While the 2018 RDX has been compared to vehicles like the Lexus NX and Lincoln MKC, Acura wants shoppers to view the 2019 model as a serious rival to the likes of the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Mercedes GLC. So, how can Acura successfully make that pivot, while maintaining the values and attributes that have made it a success this whole time? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.5 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3783 lbs | 5701 lbs |
Height | 65.7 in | 72.4 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 205.0 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 123.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1574 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 7716 lbs |
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