2020 Acura RLX vs
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Hybrid Efficiency, AWD Grip

Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive ups adrenaline – and efficiency.

• Instant acceleration from 3 electric motors
• 377 total system horsepower
• Rear torque vectoring for enhanced handling agility
• 28 city mpg EPA rating

V-6 Power and Smoothness

RLX’s standard 310-hp V-6 outclasses the E 350’s 255-hp 4-cylinder powerplant.

• More is better. And 6 cylinders is more
• Smooth, responsive 10-speed acceleration
• Max power and efficiency with i-VTEC^®

When you drive RLX: Accelerate past 4500 rpm to feel the power advantage of i-VTEC.

An Easy Act to Follow

Stay centered and on pace: Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Traffic Jam Assist.³⁴

• Steers and follows to reduce stress in traffic
• Helps keep you centered within your lane
• Standard on RLX/extra cost on E 350

When you drive RLX: Notice how ACC automatically keeps pace with traffic ebb and flow.

Superior Handling at All Speeds

Precision All-Wheel Steer™ maximizes tight-space maneuvering and highway stability.

• In-phase rear steering for highway stability
• Opposite-phase steering tightens turn radius
• Standard on RLX P-AWS/not available on E 350

When you drive RLX: Notice the tight turn radius and quicker lane-change response of P-AWS^®.

On the Lookout

Road Departure Mitigation can detect objects on the side of the road and help you stay in your lane.

• Can warn the driver
• Can apply active steering or apply brakes to help keep you on the road
• Not available on E 350 

Change Lanes with Confidence

It’s a backseat driver that’s actually helpful, calling out hidden traffic during lane changes.¹⁶

• Blind spot information system
• Audio and visual alerts indicate hidden traffic
• Indicators on A-pillars show which side traffic’s on
• No false alerts – operates only above about 6 mph
• Standard on RLX/extra-cost on E 350

Comfort 12 Ways

RLX’s standard 12-way power seats put you in command, comfort-tuned just the way you want.

• 12-way power seats beat E 350’s 8-way seats
• Front seat heat is standard – E 350 costs extra
• 4-way power lumbar support

When you drive RLX: Feel the comfort and support, especially while cornering, and how well the seat fits you.

Leather Seats? Check.

RLX’s standard seats use perforated leather for this critical driver-to-car touchpoint. Not Mercedes-Benz.

• Perforated leather breathes, adds grip
• 2-driver auto memory retains your settings
• E 350 makes leather seating optional