2024 Acura MDX vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura MDX

2024 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $50,150 to $73,800
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,650
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura MDX.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura MDX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 MDX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Acura MDX, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Acura MDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. With the Acura MDX, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.