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 | 2,751 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,531 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 1,658 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 62 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 988 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 947 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 838 mm | 145 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 345 L | 80 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 12.2 | -11.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 12.2 | -10.2 L |
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 |