2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Acura TLX A-Spec // An Executive Decision.
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- čas přidán 15. 01. 2019
- The Mercedes C300 is very compelling. Luxurious, classy, and quick. But what if you want a bit more driving engagement? The Acura TLX A-Spec offers you some of that, for less money. So what's the catch?
Note: We did consider the ILX to go against this, but the TLX felt like the better fit and the extra power doesn't hurt!
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"This car has cooled seats tho, you can turn it on like this." Turns on the heated seat....
“Obviously you didn’t SEE CLASS when you parked right next to it” lol
I laughed so hard too lol
Couldn't * imagine quoting a quote and not even quoting it correctly....
I did not understand till i read your comment :)
So basically:
The Acura is a better car
The Mercedes is a nicer car
Ash Moe I’ve been in both and they both drive very smooth and comfortable. Acura’s drive a little more sporty and fun, but Mercedes are way more luxurious feeling inside by a long shot. If I could get an Acura with Mercedes interior I’m sold.
Ash Moe Acura is gay
AHellReign is gay bad?
@@AFCompany Nothing to do with interior. Mercedes has a better body structure, just like many other German competitors. Acuras do drive sporty and handle well, but it feels cheap. The structure isnt as solid and overall nvh isn't on par with the Germans. You can put an S class interior in that TLX and it will still drive like the glorified economy car that it is. I'd rather just get a civic instead of buying a wanna-be luxury car if I cant afford a real one.
JJ Smith agree with most of what you said except a Honda drives nothing like an Acura. Acura’s are much smoother and more solid feeling cars. I can feel every bump in the road in a civic. Ya it’s not a Mercedes but not a Honda either.
"Sounds like a kid moaning" and proceeds to mimic 😂
You should take reliability and cost of ownership into account. Those are dynamics real life people consider.
Not really, all new cars will be reliable if you take care of them and what’s the point of buying a car that has an interior from like 2005?
@@kristians2704 false. German cars are not reliable
@@kristians2704 It’s made by Honda that’s why.
@@Yoursistersazz new cars are warrantied. If your looking used that’s a different story but these are brand new. Also I’ve had bmw, Audi, VW, and good maintenance along with common sense has never had me stranded by a German car. Maybe if your buying a 5 year old 70,000 mile ragged out used model to save but if cared for from new haven’t had an issue.
If you take into cost of ownership and reliability then the acura is a no brainer. Those two cars wouldn't even be in the same hemisphere in terms of reliability and cost of ownership.
Having driven these both and knowing them intimately well, aside from the prestige of the Mercedes, the TLX A-Spec offers so much more bang for the buck. While it is not as refined as the Mercedes and without question, C300 is so much more classy, still, the TLX is an overall better drive for me. Great review guys. Entertaining, informative, and pretty much spot on!
Cheaper cars are always better value for money - but it's a merc?! Only 8k more? Easy choice
@@taladon6420 far from an easy choice. Cost of ownership is quite a bit more on a Mercedes and history has shown over and over again that Acuras are more reliable and hold much better resale value.
@@suade-jk4ub this!!
But then you have to see the ugliest gauge cluster, Hondas are much better looking than Acuras
That Merc uses a column shifter, and has poor visibility, lane changing is a nightmare as the side mirrors are too small. Acura is overall a better car and uses the blindspot camera.
Father still has 2008 Acura TL type S. long term reliability speaks.
JYS777 have a 2002 Tl. That long term reliability
I have 255k accord from 93 long term reliability
Why is your profile pic of the audi logo then...
@@vedanttaneja4428 it says Father in the starting so his father has it.
Incredible
Short term: Mercedes
Longterm: Acura *Honda*
@Giri Zela no Mercedes Benz aren't know for reliability pick Lexus for reliability not any German cars audi BMW etc
Giri Zela um mercedes isnt reliable and for 10k they are alot better and reliable options
The MB has a much better interior. Acura is DATED. I mean REALLY dated.
@Giri Zela Don't the taxis use Diesel engines?
@Giri Zela But the taxi's in Europe, for example, actually kind of prefer Diesel because Diesel fuel is less expensive than traditional gas and they get better gas mileage and those engines are practically bullet proof. They easily get hundreds of thousands of miles without any problems, remember, Taxi drivers are putting on 10x more miles than the typical driver. EASILY.
ACURA and HONDA long term reliability is very good.
Hmm noo the c300 is very reliable u people that think Mercedes just think unreliable it’s a very long lasting car ever made by Mercedes cars made by Mercedes are good or have average reliability average ISNT BAD plus jd power ranked it more reliable than Honda and Nissan
@@SM-1010 lol you're hilarious
Derrion Brumfield you probably the type to buy a car and never service is besides oil changes until something breaks
Mike
that's all you have to do with a reliable car lol
Mike have u even owned one probably not u probably never had any Mercedes repairing this car is very cheap and if u do everything the dealer lost ur a dumbass
The Acura tech may be outdated, but you know it will still work after the warranty runs out
omar khan According to JD Power all recordable breakdowns, in the last five model years, Acura is ranked 16th (among 31 brands) for reliability, in between Nissan and Cadillac.
@@Artecus According to JD power chevy has won awards...
@@Artecus everyone knows that jd power is a lie and you should not believe it.
@@Artecus lol JD Power hahahahahahahahhahahhahahaha
Arthur E. Michalak Checked our the C Class and the interior plastics creak when you touch them. My friend’s 4 year old C Class is a garage queen and being out of warranty, costs an arm and a leg for maintenance and repairs. I ended up with a Cadillac ATS4 2.0T. It’s been flawless for over 5 years and all maintenance was included for the first 4.
To me Acura’s better because the tlx has a v6 engine and it sounds good
We've had a few loaner C-Classes and my wife and I mutually loathe the 4-cyl sound and feel. She thought something was catastrophically wrong with the engine because our previous-gen C350 V6 with 120k miles offered such a better driving experience.
Do you want performance or luxury.
“did you just sneer at my car” 😂😂😂😂who thinks of this stuff 👏👏👏
Acura tlx is fun to drive. I drove this car as a loaner car when I bought my MDX. Few things I liked about tlx is the engine performance, wheel handling and suspension. It has a very quick acceleration yet well controlled and very smooth drive.
Key words "steering fell fantastic" "it's fun to drive" I'm looking for a used sport reliable sedan. I'll go test drive it! Thank you guys!
I drive a acura tlx awd 2015 and i love it..!!
Still will last longer than a C class
Can't wait for the 2020 TLX Type-S at the NY Auto Show.
Not happening. This model will go into its grave unchanged.
@@SBM200612 There's literally shots of the TLX Type S covered in camo and multiple reports that it's coming late 2019 or early 2020 so it's definitely happening
@@MuzamilKhan-eg2vq More likely MY 2021 will be released in 2020 with 4 cyl turbo coming first and either a turbo or a hybrid later in the year as type S.
Yea but is it going to have the power of an M, RS or AMG …… or is it gonna be yet another sub 300hp car ?
Daiymian if it’s going to have a turbo, why would it have less than 300 horsepower? the current one has 290. you think the point of the type s is to have less power? it’s obviously going to have more because the type s line is the sports line from acura, similar to m, rs, amg. dumbass
lol everyone complaning about the 2 screen and the apple car play on top. However, I love this 2 creens design and I am speaking as an Acura TLX 2018 owner.
Win Nguyen Having 2 screens is very useful for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Yea i agree i think it looks nice but in today’s standard a single big tablet is the standard but i prefer the dual screens cuz you can display so much info
Ditto
They go with the flow. They trust every thing people say online. Bunch of fools.
I love the dual screen it great I can do a whole lot with it.
Honestly I prefer analog gages over digital
especially when its a $1900 option lol.
I do too but then there is that song digital dash FML
Ewwwww analog gauges are bad
analogue with digital
Why do you prefer analog??? They show less info than digital and they are old school and simple.
When the Acura TLX V6 with AWD is the better driver’s car and is more reliable
I thought the TLX A-Spec AWD V6 would go well against the IS350
I don’t understand why everyone is ragging on the interior of the Acura. I think the controls are very functional, flexible, and easy to navigate. I love the dual screens, and the ability to permanently display the map on one screen, while being able to simultaneously access other controls on the other one. And, I love the integrated look of the screens. IMO, the screen on the Mercedes looks kind of ghetto in comparison; it looks like someone just stuck it to the dash with Velcro or double sided tape, kind of like those Garmin devices we used to buy and attach to the dash in the days before cars had screens. I honestly expected more from a brand that promotes itself as one of the most luxurious brands in the industry. The silver buttons across the center look kind of like those buttons on cars from the 70s. Circular vents also look old fashioned to me. And, an analog clock? Now, that’s dated. Extras that come standard on the Acura cost additional on the Mercedes, making it very expensive. Furthermore, Mercedes become money pits in terms of repair costs shortly after the warranty expires, with the cost of parts through the roof. An extra $2000 for a feature where the Mercedes logo lights up a certain way when you open the door? What a pretentious brand.
finally somone who also likes the dual dcreen :D
I have the new 2019 ILX Aspec and I love it!
What led you to choose Acura over the Audi A3, bmw 2 series, and mercedes benz?
Dreamy it’s cheaper and almost fully loaded as standard, sit on a base audi and damn you really wish that you got the ACURA , the base Audi got halogen lights and hubcaps lol 😂, if you walling to pay sure get the merc , but if you value your money get the Acura
Audi best of both worlds in German luxury + sport. BMW most sporty
@Daniel Hernandez Acura will last longer duh
I have 2007 MDX Sport Packages
2006 /2011TSX . Love it all 😍
It’s interesting to go back a few years to rewatch a few of your reviews. They were good then, and I always love your intros, but your content and production quality is massively better now. Kudos to your whole team for that!
I can't wait until Acura reveals the 2020 TLX Type S. I bet that will be fun to drive!
Hopefully it gets the RDX interior. Acura is slowly pulling itself out of the bird peak days when it didn't know where it was headed. I am hoping for a 2021 ILX Type S so we can FINALLY get a real successor to the Integra.
Sexiest car in segment
@@spawn11sex on wheels.
And im here still running my 96 integra 396k+
Must be why Acura is about to go broke.
“Like a child moaning”...........I don’t think that was a good analogy 🤔. Whining yes ☝🏽
Supreme Etnel these damn pedos
I said i wanted to have that door ..? 🤔
Lol or you're just perverted
I think its an east coast thing, when they say moaning they mean whining.
He further explained that he was moaning for a toy at the store you weirdo
Freedom units - God damn I spat out my food
MicroBio QV had to scroll and find this comment so it’s not repetitive 😂😂😂 honestly didn’t have to go far before I started laughing 😆
How do you guys not have 6 million subscribers? This is without a doubt the best automotive enthusiast channel on CZcams! Keep up the great work guys! Oh yeah Savage Geese and throttle house don’t suck either! 👍🏻
Another great review. My favourite is actually the interaction and arguing between you two. So many hosts and personalities have poorly scripted and acted dialogue, you guys are natural and funny. Blocking the parking lot photo, that's so hilarious and real.
As a TLX driver, I disagree with the shift buttons. I feel like I never want to go back to a shift knob. Once you get the hand of the buttons the shift knob feels ancient.
The TLX does need a refresh inside, but it does everything well. All I kept hearing from the Benz is that you can add this feature for another couple of grands, while the TLX it pretty much comes standard.
elCART3L i want a TLX JUST for that reason alone
The tlx comes with everything but updated inside but for the benz u gotta keep adding and adding money smh. ill stay with the acura.
These guys ALWAYS got the best intros. love it boys
My buddy had a fusion that looked green and black when you walked around it
Buy Acura, lease Mercedes...
Sangmin Lee smart idea
The Opposite bro. Acura/Honda transmissions suck. Constantly breaking down.
Raphael Not really.
Mines has 125000 in 3 years driving in NYC.
Still amazing!
@@maxmx767 you got the one in a million. I had two Acuras, TL and TL Sport. Both junk cars. $4500 to replace the transmission. Each. My cousin had the TSX. Same issue. Speaking from experience bro. Have a C300 with 200K miles. No issues so far.
Raphael I guess you are destroying cars.
I work on the field and this is my 3rd TL
Previous 2 more than 275 k
No problems whatsoever
Check your driving habits
Obviously you can’t C CLASS BECAUSE ITS RIGHT NEXT TO YOU now that was smooth
Gloomy snowy and freezing rain day just got better with TH goodness!
The intro rlly how C-class drivers be acting🤣
the TLX A-Specs will cost more in 3 years under 100k, and that says it all. Can't wait for the Type- S models
Back here at this comment boy does the market change 😂😭
@@2014Khalil yup, merc is holding value strong now due to limited production because of supply chain issues which also means maintenance time and costs are also higher. The used car market is ridiculous right now I know a guy who bought a Tacoma with 36k miles for about MSRP
The Intro 😂😂 Ya just way to funny im in stitches over here 😂😂
If you're leasing get the benz. If you're buying get the acura
which means that the benz is the better car
@@kristians2704 For a shorter amount of time
The Acura looks and sounds incredibly fun
at 1:42, the seat reflection makes it look like the Death Star is in earth orbit. I had to rewind and pause the video like "huh?"
Out of these two, Acura all day long💪 I love the classical Acura style. Makes me remember the older Acura's.
I guess you don’t care about interior quality/design and tech when buying a new luxury car
@@kristians2704 yes your are correct
🤣 you're are delusional, hope you enjoy the old crapy interior over the Mercedes's high Quality interior.
Guys, you forgot to mention one very important thing. The TLX is very reliable and has a normal maintaining cost, which the Mercedes doesn't have on the long run.
so many comments always talk about this but nobody apreciates that Mercedes is better in every other way
@@kristians2704 HAHA
@@exy8423 ?
@@kristians2704 Except engine (including sound and refinement), Acceleration, depreciation, cost of ownership, value for money, dealership experience, gas, and build quality. (cant forget the world famous Mercedes creaks!!!
I feel like this is underrated, but I'm normally not a fan of skits in car shows, I think they're super cheesy. But your guys' skits are actually super funny! Please keep them coming!
The acura got the mighty j35 engine
Very reliable
Very powerfull
And it has the best awd system ever
Sh awd
Subaru ans Audi have the best AWD systems. in that order.
Pavle Kocoski XDrive is better than Quattro, at least in terms of driving in snow. I had the same winter tires on my old 2013 SQ5 as I do currently on my 2016 X5, and the X5 gets stuck much less in the snow and I overall feel like I have more control with Xdrive.
Acura exterior, mercedes interior
So basically both?
Mercedes for both. The Acura is ugly af
I hate when people pick looks over reliability,
Perk Here looks and luxury more than reliability
Mercedes for both. However, I had a 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 sedan and it was dreadfully under powered. If you want a nice some what inexpensive car get a BMW. Much quicker
That's one of the best puns I've heard in a while. Hats off to you guys.
This might have been the first video I've watched from you guys..guess im back for round 2
Ik Acura is suppose to be Honda luxury brand but Imo it's overpriced. The Honda accord interior is way more luxurious than the tlx at nearly half the price.
No it's not lower quality interior less power same gas mileage and you get all wheel drive
This is company that give you remade civic and accord.
@YungGBone124127134 that biiiihhh clean to me homie especially in person
People who talk about the tlx is because they can’t afford it . Once you drive a tlx you’ll understand how making the car is
@@yancynunez5387 seriously its obvious that Acura is luxury and the accord is know where near it
Ah yes freedom units the most accurate measurement units in the world
This might have been your best intro yet 😂
Subscribed on the intro alone. Well done.
I love the shape of the C class. Nice car.
Thank you.......I was bored with work.
I love this channel sooo much, my god!!!
I think I need you guys to review everything!
I own a 2015 TLX v6 awd, it’s got 92k miles, the only thing I’ve had to do besides the scheduled maintenance is replace the tires and brakes and battery. I’ve had 0 issues with my car. I wonder how many other people can say the same about their car.
William Fernandez somehow the tlx has many complaints and recalls on nhtsa. I think most complaints and issues are 4cyl model. I have 07 tsx at 250k miles. It breaks a lot. My brother 03 tl didnt have any issues up to 250k miles. Trans died at 250k miles lol. He never changed trans fluid.
I own the 2016 Acura TLX and the 2017 C43 AMG. They are both very nice cars and reliable but the mercedes amg is way ahead in performance, quality and looks. My favourite part of the C450 AMG is the pops and crackles when on sport+ mode.....amazing
IT'S AN AMG!!! Yes, I'd pick a Z06 over an Impala too...
Is the Mercedes a 8 or a 6 cylinder?
@@nicetrydick it's a V6 biturbo that produces 367 Hp
You can't compare them
I just got my Acura and I am in love with it, it is so amazing
I'm always so happy to hear Thomas say "out" (oooot) in his Canadian accent. I guess Canadians really do sound like that! Haha. Anyway, love your videos guys!
not really
Nice to see some Ontario plates in car reviews lol, first time watching your channel and I’m liking it.
Two pretty cool cars but if I were in the market for one of those I would take the TLX Aspec without a doubt.
Reliability from Acura/Honda is legendary. I wouldn’t say that the aspec is a legendary performer but between these two I would say it’s the most fun to drive. What they really need is a turbo V6 Type S version.
I am an original owner of a 2007 TL S 6 speed and never want to let it go, in my opinion it was the last sporty TL and better looking also but I have to say the new one is growing on me. Still needs a 6spd option though.
Either way 👍🏻 to Acura for trying to be sporty again but seriously, bring back the TypeS line up of cars, PLEASE!
I own a European 2005 Honda Accord TypeS which is equivalent to Acura TSX in the US, and since I photograph cars, I drive different cars all the time, and my old "TSX" drives better than many many newer and more expensive cars. Unfortunatelly, we don't have Honda Accord in Europe anymore, but fortunatelly I'm moving to the US and this car is first on my list, SH-AWD V6 with all the package upgrades. Power is not an issue here, I plan to put in a supercharger and that will make 500hp for a fraction of the money other similar powered cars cost.
Vladimir Talijan sounds great!
Those were fantastic cars.
You should take a look of a buddy of mines CZcams channel, I think it’s right up your ally when it comes to supercharged TL
His channel name is Gerzand.
Cheers
I disagree. My 07 tsx breaks a lot from 100k-220k miles. 4cyl hondas and acura sucks!
"Driving sound steering and suspension" AND... Reliability...
Great video great review
Thomas and James need an award for insanely creative intros!...we need to start a petition of some sort to You-Tube/Google to give these guys a token of recognition for their creative intros.
This is a no brainier without even watching the video. Acura all the way.
The 2007/8 TL-Type S was the last good TL. It had the same damn engine as this TLX
U don’t look at the merc base price as a starting point. The real price is base car + premium package. It’s what most dealer lots have and the lack of features without it makes it embarrassing as a Mercedes.
If we don't look at the Merc base price as a starting point, then why is it the base price? Mercedes is an embarrassment due to the lack of standard features and the ridiculous upcharge you pay, just because of the badge. Not only that, but the car won't last very long. Newer Mercs, Beemers, and Audis are pathetically overengineered and cost way too much for when repairs are needed (on the frequent).
@@TheDrummingXbox360 hahaha
This is an easy pick you have a car that 95% of the time wont leave u stranded and you have a car that will take 95% of your pay check for repairs after 5 years...can u quess witch is witch...😂😳
you're only judging the car by the brand, didn't you see how the Mercedes does almost everything better than the Acura?
Yup Acura needs to update everything... when the Accord has a better interior then your so called luxury brand, you have a problem.
I actually love the dual screen setup I hate that these new cars are just taking screens and slapping them on top of the dashboard it's ugly
I dont like that it sits up top either. it makes somebody wants to break in your car and it is to many other car brand slapping them on the top now but the new acuras doing the samething now smh.
@@treyvon4444 facts
Where I live, the C Class is so common, it's now called a ”school uniform”. So much for buying into an ”exclusive brand”
That green would look so good on an Acura Integra
Love the 2 screen setup! How silly
Great reviews guys 👍👍👍👍
C class beside you.... Lol good one
thought, were the same microphones used in both cars? You could hear the road in the merc very clearly but not in the acura.
What a description for the sound of the c300
I have the 2019 TLX aspec and I love it. I'll choose Acura any day.
Do you have the v6? How's the transmission?
Going back in time and watching the old vids I can't help but wonder.... When did James' voice change 😂
The intro is good 👍💯
You forgot to say that the acura is loads more reliable, the 3.5 is a great engine.
Fantastic review.
I wish we could get a tad more steering feedback, just a touch more low end torque, and - well I suppose that's all I really want.
I like how low the seating is in the TLX and the lack of body roll is fantastic! I feel SIGNIFICANTLY less body roll in a TLX than I did in my old Golf GTi.
When I _drive_ a TLX I honestly NEVER think: "Oh my, all that hard plastic" - that comment actually made me laugh.
And yes, you MUST use Car Play or Android Auto with this car.
Great video guys! 😂 Personally I'd take the TLX between these two. Not really a fan of either. And yes!! Regular shifter PLEASE! no buttons or knobs just a shifter - it works without looking at the indicator.
I have the regular ASpec 2.4L FWD with precision steering and the car has no issues in snow/slush/sleet. Little body roll and the back feels like it can fish tail in tight corners... you can’t even tell it’s a FWD car. Also the dual clutch on the 2.4 is amazing. None of that bs jerking around at low speeds
People never give Honda enough credit for SH-AWD. It was the first full-time all-wheel-drive system that could torque vector from front to back but also side to side in the rear wheels, all the way back in 2004.
People love to jerk off at Audi and Subaru’s awd system but don’t realize Audi didn’t add this technology until late 2000s and early 2010s on their top of the line S models only, and Subaru to this day doesn’t have torque vectoring in the rear via a differential, they use brakes to torque vector on the STI.
C300 every time. My family just got an AMG Line fully loaded one CPO and it’s an incredible car. I couldn’t believe how nice the interior was. The intelligent LEDs are nice too and the 2.0T engine is pretty quick. In sport + mode it’s downright aggressive.
Yes but the reliability sucks
Hahahahaha!!!! “Did you just sneer at my car”
"Freedom Units" - that's gold right thar!
Would love to see you guys review c43 wagon.
“freedom units” - 😂
Amazing that the 4 cylinder turbo is still averaging over 12 litres/100km. Isn't the whole point of downsizing, fuel economy?
Love watching you drive with the Escarpment in the background...takes me back. Greetings from Sweden!
Excellent review as always. Gud job :) .
my neighbor works at a mercedes dealer and he brought home an s 63 in that emerald green and it looks amazing
I'd love to see the C-class next to the G70...
C class wins
My very first car in Canada was a 2003 Acura TL Type S V6 with 300k mileage on it, but it was really nice, quiet and powerful car.
my first car was a mercedes w210 e320 with 360k and its a tank and i still drive it till this day
I've driven both of these cars and the TLX was the most surprising. The C300 4Matic rode great (air suspension!!) and drove extremely well-planted, but it didn't have the character or steering-feel of the TLX. Even though the TLX I tried was a FWD V6 model, it was more fun to drive, and equally as fun to drive as my current 2012 A6 3.0T Quattro.
Theres no fwd v6 its fwd l4 and awd v6 for the acura tlx
@@shamazkhan9100incorrect buddy
In 5 years from now that mercedes will be selling for $5K meanwhile the Acura will be something like $18K
A 2014 C-class costs around $20k, so no!
A 2012 c class costs about $15K but go off.
Diyon Fernando that’s beyond the point. The point is it’ll have shitty resale value.
You guys nailed it at the end - G70 over either of these.
C class way better
Definitely looking forward to Acura refreshing the TLX, as long as they keep the V6 (which I have a feeling they’re going to get rid of).
You guys make me want to buy a new car i have no business owning just so i can offer it up to you both for review.