2025 Acura MDX Type S vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC

Conquer the Curves

Standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) offers 4-season confidence.

• Advanced torque-vectoring system sends power to the wheels that can use it
• Front-to-back and side-to-side in the rear
• Dynamic acceleration, precision handling
• GLE 450 4MATIC: Torque vectoring not available

When you drive MDX Type S: Feel the secure control.

Simply the Ultimate MDX

Performance and presence hit new heights in the MDX Type S.

• 3.0-liter turbo V-6
• Adaptive Air Suspension with Auto Leveling
• 21-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
• Quad-Tip Exhaust Finishers
• Brembo^® Front 4-Piston Braking System

Be a Smoother Commuter

Standard Adaptive Cruise Control34 can adjust to ebb and flow of detected highway traffic.

• Maintains set interval from a car detected ahead
• When they slow to a stop, you do, too
• Traffic Jam Assist helps reduce stress on your daily highway commute
• MDX Type S: Standard
• GLE 450 4MATIC: Optional

Striking from Any Angle

Aggressive standard 21-inch wheels give the MDX Type S the look of pure performance.

• MDX Type S: Standard 21-inch alloy wheels
• GLE 450 4MATIC: Standard 19-inch alloy wheels

Own the Road with Adaptive Air Suspension

MDX Type S Adaptive Air Suspension with Auto Leveling offers handling tuned just for you.

• MDX Type S: Standard adaptive dampers instantly tune to the conditions
• MDX Type S: Standard air suspension optimized for the road – and the load
• GLE 450 4MATIC: Optional adaptive dampers
• GLE 450 4MATIC: Optional air adjustability

Hearing is Believing

Crank up the all-new Bang & Olufsen Premium Audio System in MDX Type S Advance Package.

• 31 speakers, 24 channels
• 12 Highline^® overhead speakers for 3D sound
• The most powerful system in Acura history
• GLE 450 4MATIC: No comparison

Take a Seat

With standard 7-passenger seating, MDX Type S gives you maximum passenger space and flexibility.

• MDX Type S: Standard 7-occupant seating
• GLE 450 4MATIC: Standard 5-occupant seating

More Gears = More Go

MDX Type S’s slick standard 10-speed automatic blends performance and efficiency.

• MDX Type S: Wide-ratio gearing
• MDX Type S: Relentless acceleration and effortless cruising
• GLE 450 4MATIC: 9-speed transmission

When you drive MDX Type S: Feel the stunning acceleration and relaxed cruising courtesy of the turbo V-6 and 10 speeds.

Comfort for Captains – or a Crowd

The versatile MDX Type S second row adapts to your needs with captain’s chairs or 3-passenger seating.

• Roomy “Captain’s Chair” outboard seats
• Create more space with removable center seat
• MDX Type S: Standard
• GLE 450 4MATIC: Not available

MDX Type S Advance: A Step Beyond

Expressively luxurious interior features set an unforgettable mood in the MDX Type S.

Front Seats:

• Heated and Ventilated 16-Way Power
• 9-way Massage
• Curvilinear Quilted and Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede
• Contrast Stitching and Piping
• Bang & Olufsen Premium Audio System with 31 Speakers