2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2022 Acura MDX : Discover true luxury in the GLE
February 14 2022,
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE returns this year with everything that has dictated its impressive popularity since it was redesigned two years ago. The GLE is an impressive luxury SUV with a wide range of engine options, the most advanced safety technologies in the segment, and a remarkable blend of comfort and performance. This blend is what allows the GLE to stand out from competitors like the 2022 Acura MDX.
The Acura MDX was also redesigned this year and it has a lot to offer, but the GLE is in a different class when it comes to refinement, and it pairs this refinement with powertrains that deliver the accelerations you want from a luxury SUV. That’s not all. The GLE is also one of the quietest luxury sport utility vehicles you can buy, one of the most capable, and one of the advanced in terms of technology.
More performance in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE
The first area where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE stands out from the 2022 Acura MDX is in terms of performance. As you can see in the table below, the GLE has the advantage in terms of power as well as accelerations.
|
Model |
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
0-100 km/h |
Towing cap. |
|
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic |
2.0 L 4-Cyl turbo |
255 |
273 |
7.1 sec |
3 500 kg |
|
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic |
3.0 L I6 Turbo |
362 |
369 |
5.7 sec |
3 500 kg |
|
2022 Acura MDX |
3.5 L V6 |
290 |
267 |
7.8 sec |
2 268 kg |
|
2022 Acura MDX Type S |
3.0 L V6 Turbo |
355 |
354 |
6.0 sec |
2 268 kg |
As you can see, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE has better performance across the board. Even the base model, despite having less horsepower than the base Acura MDX, is quicker to 100 km/h because it has more torque.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE also has better towing capacity across the board than the 2022 Acura MDX.
More Interior Space in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE has more interior space and more cargo space than the 2022 Acura MDX. The rear seats in the GLE are the most spacious in the segment and deliver better comfort for your family.
In terms of cargo space, the GLE offers slightly more total cargo volume with 2,055 litres while the space available behind the second row is also slightly larger.
If you are looking for a luxury SUV that offers more space and more versatility with improved performance and more towing capacity, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE has the upper hand over the 2022 Acura MDX.
