2003 Acura MDX vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, both 2003 Acura MDX and 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2003 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura MDX weights approximately 202 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Because 2003 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (781 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura MDX | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MDX | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 781 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |
