2009 Acura RDX vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Acura RDX and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura RDX weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2009 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX 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, 2009 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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2009 Acura RDX | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RDX | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |