"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

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

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

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!

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

Short term: Mercedes Longterm: Acura *Honda*

ACURA and HONDA long term reliability is very good.

The Acura tech may be outdated, but you know it will still work after the warranty runs out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

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

“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!

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

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

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!

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

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.

Honestly I prefer analog gages over digital

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

Buy Acura, lease Mercedes...

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

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?"

These guys ALWAYS got the best intros. love it boys

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

I have the new 2019 ILX Aspec and I love it!

And im here still running my 96 integra 396k+

The intro rlly how C-class drivers be acting🤣

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!

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

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

This might have been your best intro yet 😂

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

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.

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

I love this channel sooo much, my god!!!

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!

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

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

Subscribed on the intro alone. Well done.

This might have been the first video I've watched from you guys..guess im back for round 2

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

The Acura looks and sounds incredibly fun

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.

thought, were the same microphones used in both cars? You could hear the road in the merc very clearly but not in the acura.

Freedom units - God damn I spat out my food

What a description for the sound of the c300

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

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.

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

Love the 2 screen setup! How silly

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).

I just got my Acura and I am in love with it, it is so amazing

Acura exterior, mercedes 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.

That green would look so good on an Acura Integra

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Great video great review

How does it cost to fix digital clusters?

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

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

I think I need you guys to review everything!

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.

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.

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

Going back in time and watching the old vids I can't help but wonder.... When did James' voice change 😂

Hahahahaha!!!! “Did you just sneer at my car”

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

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

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.

C class beside you.... Lol good one

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

Great reviews guys 👍👍👍👍

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

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

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

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

Excellent review as always. Gud job :) .

We have an mdx and it has the same standard engine, so it actually sounds ok

Would love to see you guys review c43 wagon.

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

This week's I picked up a full spec 2019 C200 4M rental car at the dealership. That thing was awesome but the ride was a bit stiff due to the AMG sport package suspension but overall very smooth. Just drove it like my regular car with my used to sensation to speed but once I looked down at the speedometer, I was doing 157 in a 100 zone. I really consider to buy one. Even tho it's just a 200, it had plenty of power

I seem reviews of this car before but i haven't seen one where it has stick shift. Is there one with stick shift?

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.

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...😂😳

"in freedom units" lmao

Buttons to shift the gears like in the Acura are the same as what you get in a school bus haha.