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Compare Acura MDX vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Acura MDX
2024 Acura MDX
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$54,550
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
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$52,690
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
6 seater

Photos

Acura MDX
2022-2024 Acura MDX Rear Angle View
2022-2024 Acura MDX Dashboard
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Rear Angle View
2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,297 lbs
5,622 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
N/A
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
22 MPG
18 MPG
City
19 MPG
16 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
21 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 Tons/yr
10.2 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
351.5 miles
337.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
481 miles
443.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.4 in
203.1 in
Height
67.1 in
65.4 in
Max Width
78.7 in
85.4 in
Front Width
67.7 in
65.5 in
Rear Width
67.7 in
65 in
Wheelbase
113.8 in
126.6 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
6 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.6 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.5 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
60.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.5 in
36.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
40.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
60.3 in
59.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.8 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
29 in
32.4 in
Third Row Headroom
36.2 in
37.2 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
55.1 in
52.8 in
Third Row Hip Room
40.6 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
95 ft³
85 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
48.4 ft³
42.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.1 ft³
15.2 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)
N/A
44.5 in

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack-&-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.5 ft
41 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 9"
19" x 8.0"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 9"
19" x 8.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/50HR20
P255/50R19
Rear Tire
P255/50HR20
P255/50R19
Spare Tire
N/A
P195/75R18

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Fathom Blue Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Performance Red Pearl
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Liquid Carbon Metallic
  • Liquid Carbon Metallic
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Phantom Violet Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
  • Espresso, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
  • Graystone, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
  • Parchment, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
  • Almond Beige, MB-Tex seat trim
  • Ash, MB-Tex seat trim
  • Black, MB-Tex seat trim

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Almond Beige, Leather seat trim
  • Almond Beige/Black, Leather seat trim
  • Ash, Leather seat trim
  • Ash/Black, Leather seat trim
  • Black, Leather seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Optional
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Optional
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Optional
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Optional
Seat Memory
Standard
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Optional
Telematics
Standard
Optional

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Optional
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Unlimited Years / Unlimited Miles
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