Acura RLX vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2020)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$880

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

RLX FWD vs E-Class E 350 RWD
Measure	RLX	E-Class	Winner
MSRP + destination	$55,925	$55,045	About the same
Horsepower	310 hp	255 hp	RLX
Torque	272 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	23 mpg	26 mpg	E-Class
Cargo, max	14.9 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	RLX
Cargo, seats up	14.9 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	RLX
Rear legroom	38.8 in	35.8 in	RLX
Front legroom	42.3 in	41.3 in to 41.7 in	N/A
Length	198.1 in	193.8 in	Not scored
Width	74.4 in	73.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,977 lb to 4,394 lb	3,792 lb to 4,566 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	3.8 in to 4.5 in	3.7 in	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
RLX FWD $54,900	E-Class E 350 RWD $54,050	$850
E-Class E 350 RWD $54,050	RLX FWD $54,900	$850

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

E-Class costs $2,036 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RLX wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.