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Michel Deslauriers
The clash of mainstream and luxury brands
 Acura RDXFord EdgeMazda CX-7Mercedes-Benz GLKVolvo XC60
Base Price ($)45,10040,69936,09541,80045,945
Price as Tested ($)45,10047,34937,65545,30060,585

 Acura RDXFord EdgeMazda CX-7Mercedes-Benz GLKVolvo XC60
EngineTurbo 2.3L 16V L43.5L 24V V6Turbo 2.3L 16V L43.5L 24V V6Turbo 3.0L 24V L6
Transmission5-speed auto w/manual mode6-speed auto6-speed auto w/manual mode7-speed auto w/manual mode6-speed auto w/manual mode
Power (hp)240 @ 6000265 @ 6250244 @ 5000268 @ 6800281 @ 5600
Torque (ft-lb)260 @ 4500250 @ 4500258 @ 2500258 @ 2400295 @ 1500

 Acura RDXFord EdgeMazda CX-7Mercedes-Benz GLKVolvo XC60
0-100 km/h (sec)7.89.49.77.27.8
80-120 km/h (sec)6.56.76.85.65.8
Quarter mille (sec @ km/h)15.8 @ 13616.6 @ 13216.9 @ 13315.2 @ 14415.6 @ 144
Braking 100-0 km/h (meters)49*424147*42
Fuel Consumption (L/100 km)9.815.416.511.912.5
*These vehicles were equipped with winter tires.

Vote Results
 Acura RDXFord EdgeMazda CX-7Mercedes-Benz GLKVolvo XC60
Styling73.474.772.276.382.5
Accessories78.079.078.376.078.5
Space and access75.080.575.073.576.0
Comfort74.173.177.581.681.9
Performance76.670.965.980.377.8
Driving dynamics71.671.379.479.180.3
Safety75.376.374.779.180.3
General Appreciation75.072.575.076.380.0

 Acura RDXFord EdgeMazda CX-7Mercedes-Benz GLKVolvo XC60
Final Result74.874.474.776.378.9

photo:Matthieu Lambert, Philippe Champoux
Michel Deslauriers
Michel Deslauriers
Automotive expert