Acura SLX (1996 – 1997) vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors (1996 – 2003): specs compared
The Acura SLX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 174 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 12.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors has the higher top speed: 184 km/h against 166 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 18.7 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Acura
SLX
1996 – 1997
|
Mercedes-Benz
V-Class and predecessors
1996 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1997 | 1996 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 hp | 98 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 210 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 s | 12.7 – 20.6 s |
| Top speed | 166 km/h | 155 – 184 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 18.7 L/100 km | 8.0 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,658 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,834 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,957 kg | 1,970 – 2,015 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.