Acura RLX vs Mercedes-Benz E250
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Mercedes-Benz E250
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLXP-AWS | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | P-AWS | E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | diesel |
| Model year | 2020 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLXP-AWS | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $54,900 | $52,650 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLXP-AWS | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG | 42 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLXP-AWS | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 195 hp |
| Torque | 272 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.1 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLXP-AWS | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.9 cu ft (best) | 12.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,977 lbs (best) | 4,167 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.2 in (best) |
| Length | 198.1 in (best) | 192.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in (best) | 73 in |
| Height | 57.7 in (best) | 57.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLXP-AWS | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RLX | Mercedes-Benz E250 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P-AWS $54,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E 250 Luxury BlueTEC $52,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD $61,900 MSRP | E 250 Sport BlueTEC $52,650 MSRP |
| 3 | — | E 250 Luxury BlueTEC 4MATIC $55,150 MSRP |
| 4 | — | E 250 Sport BlueTEC 4MATIC $55,150 MSRP |
Acura RLX vs Mercedes-Benz E250 FAQ
- Which is better: 2020 Acura RLX or 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Acura RLX vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2020 Acura RLX or 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 starts lower at $52,650.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Acura RLX or 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (52,650).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Acura RLX or 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (33).
- Which has better horsepower: 2020 Acura RLX or 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250?
- The 2020 Acura RLX leads on horsepower in this comparison (377).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Acura RLX vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura RLX (5/5 NHTSA overall).