The base engine offered on the 2018 Acura RLX is a 3.5-liter Gas that makes 310 hp @ 6500 rpm and 272 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. It is mated to a 10-Speed Automatic. Equipped with this engine, the 2018 Acura RLX takes 5.8 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and achieves the quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds.
Another engine available here is a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 310 hp @ 6500 rpm and 272 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. It is mated to a 10-Speed Automatic. Powered by this engine, the 2018 Acura RLX takes only 5.8 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and covers the quarter-mile run in 14.3 seconds.
Another engine available here is a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 310 hp @ 6500 rpm and 272 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. It is mated to a 10-Speed Automatic. Powered by this engine, the 2018 Acura RLX takes only 5.8 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and covers the quarter-mile run in 14.3 seconds.
2018 Acura RLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
P-AWS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) | 5.8 sec | - | - | - |
P-AWS w/Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 155 mph | 168 ft. |
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Competing with the 2018 Acura RLX here are rivals like the 2018 Infiniti Q70, the 2018 Genesis G80, and the 2018 Cadillac CT6. It becomes hard to differentiate between the competitors here. The time each of the cars takes to reach 60 mph from 0 is very comparable, with the technical leader being 2018 Infiniti Q70, leading by 1.4 seconds. The picture becomes a little clearer when we compare quarter-mile runs, where the 2018 Acura RLX shines. Beating out the second in the class, the 2018 Acura TLX, by 0.2 seconds, the 2018 Acura RLX takes the longer route to solidify its name in the class.
2018 Acura RLX vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac CTS | 3.7 sec | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 Infiniti Q70 | 4.4 sec | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 Genesis G80 | 4.9 - 5 sec | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 Cadillac CT6 | 5.1 sec | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 Acura RLX | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 155 mph | 168 ft. | - |
| 2018 Honda Civic | 5.8 sec | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 Acura TLX | 5.7 - 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 126 mph | - | 118 ft. |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5.9 sec | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 BMW 5 Series | 6 sec | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 Ford Focus | 6.3 sec | - | - | - | - |
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2017 Acura RLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH |
|---|---|
Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 5.8 sec |
2017 Acura RLX vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5.9 - 6.2 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Ford Focus | 6.3 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Acura TLX | 6 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Subaru Impreza | 8.4 - 9 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Honda Civic | 5.8 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Lexus GS 450h hybrid | 5.7 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Cadillac CT6 | 4.7 - 6.4 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Infiniti Q70 hybrid Sedan | 5.5 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Acura RLX | 5.8 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Infiniti Q70 | 4.4 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 8.4 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Cadillac ATS | 3.8 - 5.7 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Honda Accord | 5.7 sec | 14.7 sec | 155 mph | 135 ft. |
| 2017 Lexus GS 350 | 5.7 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Hyundai Accent | 9.3 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Cadillac CTS | 3.7 - 5.7 sec | - | - | - |
2016 Acura RLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) +2 More | 5.8 sec | 14.4 sec | 130 mph | 120 ft. |
2016 Acura RLX vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Cadillac CT6 | 5 - 6.9 sec | 13.5 - 15 sec | 149 mph | 106 ft. |
| 2016 Audi A6 | 4.6 - 6.5 sec | 13.3 - 14.8 sec | - | 111 ft. |
| 2016 Acura RLX | 5.8 sec | 14.4 sec | 130 mph | 120 ft. |
| 2016 Lexus GS 350 | 10.1 sec | - | - | - |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 6.4 sec | - | - | - |
