2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Acura TLX A-Spec // An Executive Decision. 

"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

You should take reliability and cost of ownership into account. Those are dynamics real life people consider.

So basically: The Acura is a better car The Mercedes is a nicer car

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!

The Acura tech may be outdated, but you know it will still work after the warranty runs out

Father still has 2008 Acura TL type S. long term reliability speaks.

"Sounds like a kid moaning" and proceeds to mimic 😂

ACURA and HONDA long term reliability is very good.

Short term: Mercedes Longterm: Acura *Honda*

To me Acura’s better because the tlx has a v6 engine and it sounds good

Buy Acura, lease Mercedes...

Honestly I prefer analog gages over digital

“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.

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.

Can't wait for the 2020 TLX Type-S at the NY Auto Show.

I drive a acura tlx awd 2015 and i love it..!!

I thought the TLX A-Spec AWD V6 would go well against the IS350

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 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.

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.

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 have the new 2019 ILX Aspec and I love it!

Acura exterior, mercedes interior

And im here still running my 96 integra 396k+

The intro rlly how C-class drivers be acting🤣

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.

When the Acura TLX V6 with AWD is the better driver’s car and is more reliable

If you're leasing get the benz. If you're buying get the acura

In 5 years from now that mercedes will be selling for $5K meanwhile the Acura will be something like $18K

“Like a child moaning”...........I don’t think that was a good analogy 🤔. Whining yes ☝🏽

I can't wait until Acura reveals the 2020 TLX Type S. I bet that will be fun to drive!

The Acura any day. Reliable and a blast. I have the V6 Accord and man it is a sweet V6.

The acura got the mighty j35 engine Very reliable Very powerfull And it has the best awd system ever Sh awd

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.

My buddy had a fusion that looked green and black when you walked around it

Freedom units - God damn I spat out my food

I prefer the Acura. SH-AWD, NA V-6 and Honda reliability nuff said.

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

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?"

The Acura looks and sounds incredibly fun

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.

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.

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.

Gloomy snowy and freezing rain day just got better with TH goodness!

Out of these two, Acura all day long💪 I love the classical Acura style. Makes me remember the older Acura's.

The Intro 😂😂 Ya just way to funny im in stitches over here 😂😂

Obviously you can’t C CLASS BECAUSE ITS RIGHT NEXT TO YOU now that was smooth

This is a no brainier without even watching the video. Acura all the way.

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.

Thank you.......I was bored with work.

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

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

How do you guys not have 6 million subscribers? This is without a doubt the best automotive enthusiast channel on RU-vid! Keep up the great work guys! Oh yeah Savage Geese and throttle house don’t suck either! 👍🏻

C class beside you.... Lol good one

Yup Acura needs to update everything... when the Accord has a better interior then your so called luxury brand, you have a problem.

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 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!

That green would look so good on an Acura Integra

"Driving sound steering and suspension" AND... Reliability...

Ah yes freedom units the most accurate measurement units in the world

Subscribed on the intro alone. Well done.

I love the shape of the C class. Nice car.

You forgot to say that the acura is loads more reliable, the 3.5 is a great engine.

Acura is junk, id rather have the new Accord. Better tech, style, and leather. TLX interior is so bad. I'm going Genesis 70 all day

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...😂😳

Acura interior looks too cheap, while the Mercedes looks really expensive on both outside and inside

The 2007/8 TL-Type S was the last good TL. It had the same damn engine as this TLX

Love the 2 screen setup! How silly

I wonder if they realized when they made this video that would be the last great acura tlx that the ones to come after it would be far worse to drive.

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

The Honda will be more reliable. The Mercedes will become a money pit.

"it sounds like a child moaning" i am dying here :)))))))))

1:42 I legit thought that was the Death Star out the sunroof for a minute

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.

I'd honestly take the Acura. It looks better inside and out and will last way longer

“This is the new c class in green” “...... in what!...”

My wife has a 2018 tlx. Drives 110 miles a day. 35k in one year. Now we traded in a camero. Everything there saying is spot on. Amazing car but interior is old. Now for those who drive a hour to work. It's 75 dollars at dealership for oil change. Compare that to others. I do my own but I don't want warranty company complaint.

I liked his point at the end; neither of these cars is as good as the G70!

I have the 2019 TLX aspec and I love it. I'll choose Acura any day.

This might have been your best intro yet 😂

That's one of the best puns I've heard in a while. Hats off to you guys.

my neighbor works at a mercedes dealer and he brought home an s 63 in that emerald green and it looks amazing

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.

The way you can hear tire noise in the c class and then when it switches to the Acura it is completely silent

Where I live, the C Class is so common, it's now called a ”school uniform”. So much for buying into an ”exclusive brand”

Acura TLX is still based on the last-gen accord platform, and that identical dual-screen infotainment system like the last-gen accord, yuck...the new accord is so much better...and it just seems Acura is slowly getting neglected by its Honda overlord...

I chose the A-spec over the Euros, price and reliability being key. I've had the car for 6 months and really enjoy driving it aggressive. The car handles well, the power is plenty and it sounds good. Although, the steering, seating position and space/comfort work well, it really needs a totally new interior with an updated infotaiment system. The push button transmission i got used to, but dont like and the gear shifts could be quicker. I love the fact that you can set it into sport mode and program it so it always starts in the same mode. The sport+ mode is most fun but the gear shifts are pretty rough and harsh.

I still don't understand why people in North America like to compare German luxury cars to rebranded Japanese everyday cars. You know very well you'd rather be seen in a benz instead of a Acura.

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.

I don’t think a Honda goes against a Mercedes.... but okay.

“freedom units” - 😂

Dated is a termed used by car reviewers, but not by anyone else.

How is it suppose to get better millage when u getting only 19mpg from a 4 cylinder? S class with v8 gets 19mpg on a mix driving.

I'd love to see the C-class next to the G70...

Wait about 3-4 years and that same C300 will retail for under $20k on the used car market. 3 year old TLX V6s still generally retail for >$20k. But keep in mind, this TLX is in its final year or two of production.

These guys ALWAYS got the best intros. love it boys

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