2017 RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
2017 RDX vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
SUVs use “GL” as the name base, followed by the model’s placement in vehicle hierarchy. The GLC300 fits between the smaller GLA and the larger GLE.
The GLC300 comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Buyers have a choice of rear-wheel drive or the 4MATIC® all-wheel-drive system. The platform is shared with the C-Class using the same multi-link front and rear suspensions, 4-wheel disc brakes and electric power steering system.
The GLC300 is offered in one trim level with a list of option packages from which to choose. A number of new safety and driver-assist features are also available to make it more competitive in the segment. Although the GLC300 offers a great deal of luxury and technology, its options are offered in pricey groups – you can bring the MSRP well over the $50,000 mark. The Acura RDX has a simpler model structure that offers an array of standard features to best fit our clients’ needs, and does so at a much lower price.
Acura RDX Advantages over Mercedes-Benz GLC300
- Lower base MSRP
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) for improved fuel efficiency
- Larger V-6 engine with more horsepower
- Larger standard wheels and tires
- Multi-view rear camera1 (vs. single view on the GLC300)
- More front headroom, and more front and rear shoulder room and legroom
- More cargo capacity with the rear seats up or down2
- Better powertrain warranty
- Standard and available features that you won’t find on the GLC300 Standard Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
- Available GPS-linked climate control when equipped with navigation3
- Standard Active Sound Control
- Standard Pandora® compatibility4
- Available Aha™ compatibility5
- Available Song By Voice®
- Available AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™6
- Available On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™)
- Available Siri® Eyes Free7
You’ll have to pay extra on the GLC300 to get these standard RDX features:
- LED headlights
- Power moonroof (panoramic on GLC300)
- Heated front seats
Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Advantages over Acura RDX
- More torque (273 lb-ft vs. 252 lb-ft)
- Eco Start/Stop for improved fuel efficiency
- 9-speed automatic transmission (vs. 6-speed)
- Dynamic Select drive modes for throttle response, shift points, steering effort and AIR BODY CONTROL
- Standard AGILITY CONTROL adjustable suspension damping
- Available AIR BODY CONTROL suspension
- Standard 14-way power driver’s seat (vs. 10-way power)
- Available heated steering wheel and heated rear seats
- Power tilt telescopic steering column (vs. manual adjustments)
- Standard rain-sensing windshield wipers (vs. available)
- Available Cabin Fragrance System
- Available active parking assist feature
- Available 360-degree camera
- Standard driver’s knee airbag
- Available Active Blind Spot Assist with automatic braking
- Available in-car Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Higher towing capacity (5300 lb. vs. 1500 lb.)
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