New Acura 2021 Acura TLX vs Mercedes-Benz C300 for Sale in Mobile, AL

Making the right choice when it comes to your next luxury vehicle can be a difficult one. After all, with so many different cutting-edge features out there on the market today for both safety and infotainment, what are you really getting for your hard-earned money? Two of the heavyweights in luxury vehicles come in the form of Acura and Mercedes-Benz. While each is known for producing some truly prodigious vehicles, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to comparing them side by side. Take a closer look at two of the vehicles these manufacturers offer, the 2021 Acura TLX and the Mercedes-Benz C300, and learn about a few of the differences that can be found when comparing the two.

Power and Response

The 2021 Acura TLX features a powerful 2.0-liter turbo-4 or a 3.0-liter turbo V-6 with the base engine making 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, which is an increase of 66 hp and 100 lb-ft over last year. It also features a responsive 10-speed automatic transmission and a rotary knob for selecting between driving modes. The TLX in its front-wheel drive configuration boasts an EPA estimated MPG of 22 city and 31 highway. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class lineup starts with the 2.0-liter turbo-4 that makes 255-horsepower and is fed by a 9-speed automatic transmission. This configuration allows the C300 to shuttle power to the rear or all four wheels via the use of paddle shifters and accelerate to the tune of 0-60 in just 5.7 seconds.

It All Starts with the Starting Price

When shopping for a new vehicle, budget is always something that should be considered. With that in mind, the 2021 Acura TLX comes in at an MSRP starting price of around $37,500 for the FWD model and goes up to an MSRP of $46,300 for the FWD model with the Advance Package. In addition to this, a performance-oriented Type S model that will arrive in the spring of 2021 which will offer greater power and more features. By comparison, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C300 starts out at a $41,400 MSRP price tag for the base model and escalates quickly from there culminating at a price tag of $64,750 for the highest level trim in the C-Class with options and additions adding up significantly.

Getting the Right Features

Buying a new car, for many people, is all about the new features. The new 2021 Acura TLX comes standard with a variety of active safety and driver-assist features, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, active lane control, and adaptive cruise control, just to name a few. The Mercedes-Benz C300 features standard equipment such as synthetic leather-draped seats, which are power-adjustable up front, in addition to a power moonroof, basic collision-avoidance tech, and a 10.3-inch screen with a central control knob and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay compatibility.

Making the Right Choice Easy

After you have done the leg work and decided on which vehicle is the right one for you on paper, the next thing to do is get behind the wheel and see if it truly stacks up to everything that it claims to offer. At Joe Bullard Acura, we can help you get a firsthand look at the 2021 Acura TLX and what makes it superior to the Mercedes-Benz C300 both on paper and on the road. Right now, you can browse our selection online, stop by our easy-to-find lot, or message us online to learn more about the vehicles and services that we have to offer. Joe Bullard Acura is your source for quality, affordable vehicles and outstanding service.