2021 Acura TLX vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 near Waukesha, WI

The Acura TLX is well-known for its powerful performance, technology, and safety features, and the 2021 iteration keeps this legacy going with its incredible advancements! We’ve decided to stack this luxury sedan up against a fierce competitor, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300, to show how the TLX comes out on top. Give our comparison a read-through and then come to Acura of Brookfield to see everything for yourself with a test drive!

Performance

We’ll start off with what each luxury sedan offers beneath the hood. The TLX is built with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that punches out 272 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque, proving it will get you to work in no time at all. Unfortunately, the C 300’s 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo system only delivers 255 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque, so you'll be lacking that power you crave. The Acura’s engine is also paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission to provide you with silky-smooth gear shifts as you drive out on Route 59. The same can’t be said for the C 300’s 9-speed automatic transmission. And on the Acura, you’ll have Idle Stop, which will turn your engine off while you’re at a standstill to help you consume less fuel. This convenient feature isn’t available on the Mercedes-Benz, showing the TLX takes the cake in this category.

Entertainment

Shall we look at the tech features the 2021 TLX and 2021 C 300 present? First, within the TLX, you will have a standard WiF Hotspot¹, so you won’t have to worry about draining your mobile data even during those longer adventures. This amenity is available on the C 300, however, only if you choose to upgrade. While both luxury sedans provide an optional Head-Up display, the Acura comes with a bigger 10.5-inch screen to keep you clearly informed at all times, as opposed to the smaller 8-inch display within the C 300. Finally, you’ll be able to turn the cabin of the TLX into a front-row concert thanks to its optional Acura/ELS Studio 3D®² Premium Audio System with 17-speakers. Some of the words from your favorite songs might go unheard due to traffic noise in the Mercedes-Benz as you can only spring for a Burmester 13-speaker audio setup.

Safety

Prior to wrapping up, we have to chat about the safety systems the Acura TLX and Mercedes-Benz C 300 provide you with. The TLX comes with Lane Keeping Assist³, which makes sure you stay centered and if you deviate out of your path, it will alert you and steer your back to the center. This feature is available on the C 300, but once again, only if you paid extra as it does not come standard. One advancement found only on the TLX is Traffic Jam Assist⁴. This feature ensures you’re going with the flow of traffic in those congested areas and keeps you centered in your lane when on the expressway, while helping to prevent a rear-end collision by warning you if you're getting too close to the car in front. Last, but certainly not least, you will have Auto High-Beam Headlights that help you see clearly down those darker paths. If a vehicle is sensed from the other direction, they revert to low-beams automatically. Sadly, you have to upgrade if you would like this feature on the C 300.

We hope our comparison of the 2021 Acura TLX vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 near Waukesha, WI, makes it clear the former snatched the first place trophy! All that’s left to do is to drop by Acura of Brookfield to get a better look at its interior and exterior and learn how you can obtain the keys. See you during our business hours!