2017 Acura RLX Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2017 Acura RLX Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Front Left Comparison
2017 Acura RLX Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Rear Right Comparison
2017 Acura RLX Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Dashboard Comparison
2017 Acura RLX Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Side Comparison2017 Acura RLX Hybrid
- /mo.
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
$719 /mo.
What is the main difference between RLX Hybrid and CLS-Class?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, horsepower, and maximum occupancy. First of all, although the 2017 Acura RLX Hybrid has a more powerful engine than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, it gets 7.3 more mpg. Also, there is a $7,600 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 CLS-Class has a higher starting price than the 2017 RLX Hybrid. In addition, you'll seat one more passenger in the RLX Hybrid than in the CLS-Class. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, and height.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
- 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$59,950
$67,550
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.0L V-6 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
377 hp
329 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
5.3 sec
City MPG
City MPG
29 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
-
81.7 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.4 in
74.1 in
Length
Length
196.1 in
194.5 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
55.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.2 in
113.1 - 113.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
101.3 ft2
100.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.6 in
36.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.3 in
42.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.6 in
57.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.9 in
36.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.8 in
35.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.0 in
56.5 in
Costs
2017 Acura RLX Hybrid
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400
$3,300 - $3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$719 (2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 550 Coupe)
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$7,499
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
$36,683 - $36,883