2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL, 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TL | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
