2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
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MPG - City Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 - 63.0 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 358 - 499 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 77.0 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 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 450 than in the Acura ZDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ZDX.

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). Whether you pick the Acura ZDX or the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Acura ZDX is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. When looking at overall length, the Acura ZDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is clearly the choice over the Acura ZDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura ZDX has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Powertrain
The Acura ZDX has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Acura ZDX has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Acura ZDX has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.