Acura TSX (2008 – 2014) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2007 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 292 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 s against 8.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 227 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,542 kg. At 4,727 mm, the Acura TSX is 145 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Acura
TSX
2008 – 2014
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2014 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 26 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 284 hp | 136 – 292 hp |
| Torque | 233 – 344 Nm | 230 – 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s | 6.2 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 227 km/h | 212 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 11.2 L/100 km | 5.2 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,727 mm | 4,582 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,445 – 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,542 – 1,669 kg | 1,410 – 1,700 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.