2010 Acura TL vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2010 Acura TL and 2010 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2010 Acura TL.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL 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, 2010 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. 2010 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TL | 2010 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TL | A |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
