Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 2006 Sedan 320 Hp vs Acura TLX 2017 Sedan 294 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Acura

Model

S-class

TLX

Generation

S-class (W221)

TLX I (facelift 2017)

Modification (Engine)

S 420 CDI V8 (320 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

3.5 V6 (294 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

October, 2006

2017

End of production

April, 2009

August, 2020

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

4-5

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13-13.2 l/100 km (NEDC)

11.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2-7.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

7.3-7.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.4-9.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

9.8-10.2 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

247-252 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

6.3 kg/Hp, 158.8 Hp/tonne

5.6 kg/Hp, 179.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.8 kg/Nm, 362.3 Nm/tonne

4.5 kg/Nm, 220.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

320 Hp @ 3600 rpm.

294 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Power per litre

80.1 Hp/l

84.7 Hp/l

Torque

730 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

362 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

OM 629.911

J35Y6

Engine displacement

3996 cm³

3471 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

89 mm

Piston Stroke

86 mm

93 mm

Compression ratio

11.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Bi-Turbo, Intercooler

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

SOHC, i-VTEC

Engine oil capacity

10.5 l

4.3 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9 l

8.4 l

Engine systems

Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2015 kg

1640-1669 kg

Max. weight

2640 kg

Max load

625 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

560 l

405 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

65 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2100 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

5079 mm

4869 mm

Width

1872 mm

1854 mm

Width including mirrors

2115 mm

Height

1473 mm

1448 mm

Wheelbase

3035 mm

2776 mm

Front track

1604 mm

1595 mm

Rear (Back) track

1606 mm

1603 mm

Front overhang

871 mm

Rear overhang

1173 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

146 mm

150 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

0.28

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m

11.83-12.04 m

Approach angle

14.7°

Departure angle

15°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

11.2°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

9 gears, automatic transmission SportShift

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension, Anti-roll bar

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

235/55 R17

225/50 R18; 245/40 R19

Wheel rim size

8J x 17

7.5J x 18; 8.0J x 19