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Mercedes-Benz CLE vs. Acura TLX

2025 Mercedes‑Benz CLE

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Build and Price
See Overview

2025 Acura TLX

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Build and Price
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$59,150*
$46,595*
$58,775
$46,768
Ratings Unavailable
Mercedes-Benz CLE Pricing
Acura TLX Pricing
Lease Prices Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
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24 city/34 hwy*
22 city/31 hwy*
2.0L I4 Turbo*
2.0L I4 Turbo*
AWD
FWD*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
Acura TLX Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
4 yr / 50k mi
4 yr / 50k mi
255 hp*
272 hp*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Blind Spot System is standard
Acura TLX Blind Spot System is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Surround View Camera is optional
Acura TLX Surround View Camera is optional
Mercedes-Benz CLE Adaptive Cruise Control is unequipped
Acura TLX Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Remote Engine Start is standard
Acura TLX Remote Engine Start is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Parking Sensors is standard
Acura TLX Parking Sensors is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Multi-Zone Climate Control is unequipped
Acura TLX Multi-Zone Climate Control is unequipped
Mercedes-Benz CLE Premium Audio is standard
Acura TLX Premium Audio is standard
Gas
Gas
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
255 hp*
272 hp*
5800 rpm*
6500 rpm*
295 lb-ft*
280 lb-ft*
2000 rpm*
1600 rpm*
2.0 L*
2.0 L*
Inline
Inline*
4 cylinder*
4 cylinder*
Turbocharged*
Turbocharged
Mercedes-Benz CLE Variable Valvetrain is unequipped
Acura TLX Variable Valvetrain is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Valvetrain is unequipped
Double Overhead
Mercedes-Benz CLE Number of Valves is unequipped
16 valve*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Compression Ratio is unequipped
9.8
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cylinder Deactivation is unequipped
Acura TLX Cylinder Deactivation is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Eco Mode is unequipped
Acura TLX Eco Mode is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Sport Mode is unequipped
Acura TLX Sport Mode is standard
24 MPG*
22 MPG*
34 MPG*
31 MPG*
28 MPG*
25 MPG*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Start/Stop System is standard
Acura TLX Start/Stop System is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Regenerative Braking is standard
Acura TLX Regenerative Braking is unequipped
Automatic
Automatic
Paddles*
Paddles*
9
10
LED
LED
Mercedes-Benz CLE Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Acura TLX Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Acura TLX Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Rain Sensing
Variable Intermittent*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Fog Lamps is unequipped
Acura TLX Fog Lamps is optional
Mercedes-Benz CLE Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Acura TLX Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Tail Lamp Type is unequipped
LED
Mercedes-Benz CLE Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Acura TLX Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Side Mirror Color is unequipped
Black
Mercedes-Benz CLE Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Acura TLX Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Acura TLX Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Power
Not Standard*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Power Side Mirrors is standard
Acura TLX Power Side Mirrors is standard
Power
Power
Mercedes-Benz CLE Panoramic Moonroof is standard
Acura TLX Panoramic Moonroof is unequipped
Not Standard*
Acura TLX Convertible Roof is unequipped
Mercedes-Benz CLE Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
Acura TLX Power Trunk/Liftgate is unequipped
Motion-Activated
Acura TLX Hands-free Trunk/Liftgate is unequipped
Parallel and Perpendicular (Back-In)
Acura TLX Automatic Parking is unequipped
18 in*
19 in*
18 in*
19 in*
Alloy
Alloy
P245/45HR18*
P255/40WR19*
P245/45HR18*
P255/40WR19*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Tire Type is unequipped
All-Season
Mercedes-Benz CLE Tire Brand is unequipped
Not Standard*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Spare Tire Type is unequipped
Not Standard*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Inflator Kit is unequipped
Acura TLX Inflator Kit is standard
Premium Synthetic
Leather*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Automatic Power Windows is unequipped
Front and Rear
1 way
12 way*
1 way
12 way*
Power
Power
Power
Power
Multi-Level
Multi-Level
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Bucket
Bucket
1 setting
2 setting
Bucket
Bench
Mercedes-Benz CLE 2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback is unequipped
60/40
Mercedes-Benz CLE 2nd Row Center Armrest is unequipped
Acura TLX 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Acura TLX 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE 2nd Row Seat Fold/Remove is unequipped
Folding
Mercedes-Benz CLE Floor Mats is standard
Acura TLX Floor Mats is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Power Windows is standard
Acura TLX Power Windows is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Power Locks is standard
Acura TLX Power Locks is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Acura TLX Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Remote Engine Start is standard
Acura TLX Remote Engine Start is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Acura TLX Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Keyless Ignition is standard
Acura TLX Keyless Ignition is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Garage Door Opener is standard
Acura TLX Garage Door Opener is standard
Dual-Zone
Dual-Zone
Not Standard*
Metal*
Leather
Leather*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Acura TLX Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Heated Steering Wheel is optional
Acura TLX Heated Steering Wheel is optional
Cruise Control*
Adaptive Cruise Control
Mercedes-Benz CLE Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
Acura TLX Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE External Temperature Display is unequipped
Acura TLX External Temperature Display is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE 12V DC Power Outlet is unequipped
Front
Mercedes-Benz CLE Ambient Lighting is unequipped
Adjustable
Mercedes-Benz CLE AM/FM is standard
Acura TLX AM/FM is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Satellite Radio is standard
Acura TLX Satellite Radio is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE HD Radio is standard
Acura TLX HD Radio is standard
3 speaker
13 speaker*
Burmester
ELS Studio
Front
Front
Mercedes-Benz CLE Bluetooth Streaming Audio is unequipped
Acura TLX Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Infotainment System is unequipped
Acura TLX Infotainment System is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Screen Size is unequipped
10.2 in
Mercedes-Benz CLE Bluetooth Hands-Free is unequipped
Acura TLX Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Voice Command is unequipped
Acura TLX Voice Command is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE In-Car WiFi is standard
Acura TLX In-Car WiFi is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE USB Input is unequipped
Front and Rear
Mercedes-Benz CLE Navigation is standard
Acura TLX Navigation is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Apple CarPlay is optional
Acura TLX Apple CarPlay is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Android Auto is standard
Acura TLX Android Auto is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Bluetooth is standard
Acura TLX Bluetooth is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Amazon Alexa is unequipped
Acura TLX Amazon Alexa is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Brake Assist is standard
Acura TLX Brake Assist is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Automatic Braking is standard
Acura TLX Automatic Braking is standard
Monitor
Monitor
Warning*
Active Lane Keep Assist
Mercedes-Benz CLE Forward Collision Warning is unequipped
Acura TLX Forward Collision Warning is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Backup Camera is standard
Acura TLX Backup Camera is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Around View Camera is optional
Acura TLX Around View Camera is optional
Rear
Front and Rear
Mercedes-Benz CLE Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is optional
Acura TLX Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Alarm is standard
Acura TLX Alarm is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Acura TLX Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Mercedes-Benz CLE Traction Control is standard
Acura TLX Traction Control is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Stability Control is standard
Acura TLX Stability Control is standard
Warning Lamp
Location and Pressure Indicator*
Front*
Front
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Mercedes-Benz CLE Knee Airbags is standard
Acura TLX Knee Airbags is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Pedestrian Detection is optional
Acura TLX Pedestrian Detection is standard
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Mercedes-Benz CLE Sport-Tuned Suspension is unequipped
Acura TLX Sport-Tuned Suspension is optional
Mercedes-Benz CLE Active Suspension is optional
Acura TLX Active Suspension is optional
Brake Actuated
Brake Actuated
Mercedes-Benz CLE Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is unequipped
Acura TLX Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
Mercedes-Benz CLE Stabilizer Bar is unequipped
Front and Rear
4 yr
4 yr
50000 mi
50000 mi
4 yr
6 yr
50000 mi
70000 mi
4 yr
5 yr
50000 mi
Unlimited mi
4 yr
4 yr
50000 mi
50000 mi
8 yr
Acura TLX Hybrid-EV Warranty Length is unequipped
100000 mi
Acura TLX Hybrid-EV Warranty Miles is unequipped
Mercedes-Benz CLE Free-maintenance Warranty Length is unequipped
1 yr
Mercedes-Benz CLE Free-maintenance Warranty Miles is unequipped
12000 mi
Unavailable*
13.0 in*
Unavailable*
13.0 in
5.35
5.25
3.24
3.27
2.25
2.19
1.64
1.6
1.21
1.3
1.0
1.0
0.86
0.78
0.72
0.65
Mercedes-Benz CLE Ninth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.58
Mercedes-Benz CLE Tenth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.52
4.8
3.97
Mercedes-Benz CLE Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
3.59
40.3 in*
37.2 in
42.1 in
42.4 in
Mercedes-Benz CLE Front Hip Room is unequipped
55.8 in
55.7 in
58.2 in
36.0 in
36.3 in
34.2 in
34.9 in
Mercedes-Benz CLE Rear Hip Room is unequipped
54.6 in
52.4 in*
55.0 in
Mercedes-Benz CLE Length is unequipped
194.6 in
73.3 in*
75.2 in
56.2 in*
56.4 in
112.8 in
113.0 in
Mercedes-Benz CLE Ground Clearance Min is unequipped
5.3 in
Unavailable*
40.2 ft
4057.0 lbs*
3756.0 lbs*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is unequipped
4850 lbs*
Mercedes-Benz CLE Payload is unequipped
1094 lbs
11.2 ft³*
13.5 ft³
17.4 gal*
15.9 gal
4 passenger
5 passenger
4 passenger
5 passenger
11.2 ft³*
13.5 ft³

Pricing

When comparing two cars, such as the Mercedes‑Benz CLE and the Acura TLX, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, and standard features. Starting with price, the Mercedes‑Benz CLE is more expensive with a starting MSRP of $59,150 and the similarly equipped Acura TLX starts at $46,595.

Fuel Economy

Looking at fuel economy, the Mercedes‑Benz CLE has slightly better mileage. The Mercedes‑Benz CLE gets 24 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway. Comparatively, the Acura TLX gets 22 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.

Interior Features

For the Mercedes‑Benz CLE, standard features include Premium Synthetic seats, 3 speaker audio system, and LED headlamps. The Acura TLX comes with Leather seats, 13 speaker audio system, and LED headlamps.