2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel

2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Front Left Comparison2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Rear Right Comparison2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Dashboard Comparison2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Side Comparison2015 Acura RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between RDX and GL-Class Diesel?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, ground shadow size, horsepower, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel produces fewer horsepower than the 2015 Acura RDX. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2015 RDX, which is $28,505 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 GL-Class Diesel. In addition, the RDX is both significantly smaller and slightly shorter than the GL-Class Diesel. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel than in the Acura RDX. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and fuel economy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$35,095
$63,600
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.0L V-6 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
273 hp
240 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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8.3 sec
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
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-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.7 in
84.3 in
Length
Length
183.5 in
201.6 in
Height
Height
66.1 in
72.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.7 in
121.1 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
93.9 ft2
118 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.7 in
58.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.1 in
40.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.3 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.2 in
58.3 in

Costs

2015 Acura RDX

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$1,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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-
Lease Due
Lease Due
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-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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