2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RSX | S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
