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| Invoice* | $36,458 to $48,394 | $40,608 to $48,551 |
| MPG - City | 21 - 22 | 21 - 22 |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 28 | 28 - 29 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Acura RDX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Acura RDX will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura RDX as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura RDX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Acura RDX and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
The Acura RDX is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
When looking at overall length, the Acura RDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Drivetrain
With similar torque, the Acura RDX and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Handling
The Acura RDX has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads.
The Acura RDX has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
The Acura RDX has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Warranty
The Acura RDX comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.