Model Year | 2013 | 2020 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 123.4 in | -17 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 205.0 in | -15.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 79.9 in | -7.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 71.8 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3795 lb. | 5754 lb. | -1959 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.3 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.2 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 41.9 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | -40.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.5 | 42.7 ft3 | -11.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -18.5 ft3 |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS.