2010 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. Both 2010 Mercedes-Benz E and 2013 Acura TL are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TL (279 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 45 kg more than 2013 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Mercedes-Benz E (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (343 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Acura |
| Model | E | TL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4869 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2873 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
