2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA
When we compare the 2015 Acura TLX's and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Acura TLX has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Acura TLX's and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA is a better car than the 2015 Acura TLX.
2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Pricing
A used 2015 Acura TLX ranges from $12,861 to $22,991 while a used 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA is priced between $12,678 to $24,919.
2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2015 Acura TLX loses 51.1 percent of its value and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA loses 39.5 percent of its value. This means the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA retains 11.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2015 Acura TLX.
2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura TLX is 8.4 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz CLA's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Acura TLX being ranked 9 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Mercedes-Benz CLA being ranked 2 out of 6 Best Luxury Subcompact Cars.
2015 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura TLX is 7.2 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz CLA the reliability rating is 7.0 out of 10. This gives the Acura TLX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2015 Acura TLX’s base engine makes 206 horsepower, and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA base engine makes 208 horsepower. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 602 miles. The CLA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles.This gives the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2015 Acura TLX the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2015 Acura TLX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
12861 - 22991
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.511408
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
12678 - 24919
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.394985
Acura TLX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.366666 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz CLA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.95 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Acura TLX Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Mercedes-Benz CLA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
12 out of / 36Ranking
12 out of / 36Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Acura TLX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD V6 w/Advance, SH-AWD V6 w/Tech, V6, V6 w/Advance, V6 w/Tech, w/Tech
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Trim Levels
CLA 250, CLA 250 4MATIC, CLA 45 AMG
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
206 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
182 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
413 / 602 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 38 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
377 / 551 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3483 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
57 inches
Length:
190.3 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3274 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R17