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Compare Acura RDX vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid

Acura RDX
2020 Acura RDX
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$37,800
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid
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$51,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Acura RDX
2019-2020 Acura RDX Right Rear Three Quarter View
2019-2020 Acura RDX Driver Area
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid
2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid Rear View Driving
2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Horsepower
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
315 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
516 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39 ft
38.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/55HR19
P235/60HR18
Rear Tire
P235/55HR19
P235/60HR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
N/A
City
22 MPG
N/A
Highway
28 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.1 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
376.2 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
478.8 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
186.7 in
183.3 in
Height
65.7 in
65.5 in
Max Width
74.8 in
74.4 in
Front Width
64.2 in
63.5 in
Rear Width
64.7 in
63.2 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
113.1 in
Ground Clearance
5.7 in
5.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.6 in
40.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
41.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.7 in
57.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.4 in
37.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.3 in
38.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Hip Room
49.9 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,783 lbs
4,555 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
3,500 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
58.9 ft³
56.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.5 ft³
19.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
29.5 ft³
19.4 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Fathom Blue Pearl
  • Gunmetal Metallic
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Canyon Bronze Metallic
  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Performance Red Pearl
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
  • Parchment, Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • designo Platinum White, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Silk Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
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 Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
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
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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