Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1999 – 2002) vs Acura TL (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 279 hp against 263 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. The Acura TL is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,510 kg. At 4,900 mm, the Acura TL is 82 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1999 – 2002
|
Acura
TL
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 279 hp | 176 – 263 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 470 Nm | 230 – 314 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 12.5 s | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 225 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 10.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,818 mm | 4,841 – 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,786 – 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,410 – 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,832 mm | 2,746 – 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,510 – 1,680 kg | 1,380 – 1,638 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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