Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.9 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 178.4 in | 12.3 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 68.0 in | 10.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 55.6 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 3655 lb. | 880 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.1 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 51.9 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 54.3 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.5 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 33.0 in | 5.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 12.2 | 30.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |