Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura ILX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Acura ILX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Acura ILX.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Acura ILX's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Acura ILX's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from $34,991 to $44,992 while a used 2022 Acura ILX is priced between $21,955 to $29,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses 47.9 percent of its value and the Acura ILX loses 40.8 percent of its value. This means the Acura ILX retains 7.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.3 out of 10 while the Acura ILX's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class being ranked 8 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Acura ILX being ranked 5 out of 36.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.3 out of 10. For the Acura ILX the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz C-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Acura ILX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the Acura ILX base engine makes 201 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Acura ILX have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$43,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$46,042
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$27,300 - $76,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$46,042
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$27,300 - $76,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,026
Price Range:
$34,991 - $44,992
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,174
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$26,168 - $79,152
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
254
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22,865
# Good or Great Deals:
108
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,168
Price Range:
$21,955 - $29,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,174
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$26,168 - $79,152
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
164
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
28,144
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Acura ILX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.1 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura ILX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.1 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 15.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 15.1
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Acura ILX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
20 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
34 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Acura ILX Trim Levels
Base, w/Premium, w/Premium w/A-SPEC, w/Tech w/A-SPEC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3825 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3095 lbs
Width:
70.6 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
182.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic / Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno Matte / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Sienna Brown/Black
Gray
Neva Grey
Red
Power Red/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
