2023 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45

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What is the main difference between TLX and CLA-Class AMG CLA 45?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, modifications, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2023 Acura TLX, which is $10,550 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45, which is five model years older. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2018 CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 has a more powerful engine and it gets 2.7 more mpg than the 2023 TLX. In addition, the TLX is slightly larger than the CLA-Class AMG CLA 45. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,850
$50,400
Engine
Engine
2.0 L/122
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
272 hp
375 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 - 31 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
25 MPG
26 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
75.2 in
70.0 in
Length
Length
194.6 in
183.8 in
Height
Height
56.4 in
55.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
113 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
101.6 ft2
89.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.2 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.4 in
40.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.2 in
56.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.3 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34.9 in
27.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55 in
53.2 in

Costs

2023 Acura TLX

2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800 - $3,300
$2,700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$576 (2023 Acura TLX FWD)
$449 (2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$28,535 - $29,035
$23,863
2023 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Front Left Comparison2023 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Front Left Comparison
2023 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Rear Right Comparison2023 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Rear Right Comparison
2023 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Dashboard Comparison2023 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Dashboard Comparison
2023 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Side Comparison2023 Acura TLX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 - Side Comparison
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