2009 Acura RDX vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RDX would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 806 kg more than 2009 Acura RDX.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RDX | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RDX | ML |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
