Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mercedes-Benz GLE | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 117.9 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 194.3 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 76.6 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.7 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4718 lb. | -168 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 59.3 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 58.3 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.9 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 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) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 27.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 33.3 | 9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE.