The 2018 Acura RLX comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 310 hp @ 6500 rpm horsepower and 272 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm of torque. The car takes 5.8 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds. All the trims are powered by the same engine, hence, there is no change in the performance figures as you go up the trims.
2018 Acura RLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) |
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P-AWS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 168 ft. |
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P-AWS w/Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 168 ft. |
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Considering the acceleration figures, the 2018 Acura RLX isn't the best performer amongst the competitors and takes its time to reach 60MPH from naught. Even in the quarter-mile run, the car is an average performer and won't pin any excitement meter around. The fastest car of the lot is 2018 Cadillac CTS which is just a tad bit quicker than the 2018 Acura RLX and does the 0-60 MPH run in 3.7 seconds. It also reaches the quarter-mile mark faster than the 2018 Acura RLX.
2018 Acura RLX vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2018 Acura RLX | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 168 ft. | - |
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2018 Infiniti Q70 | 4.4 sec | 14.1 sec | 179 ft. | - |
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2018 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5.9 sec | 14.6 sec | 163 ft. | - |
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2018 Genesis G80 | 4.9 - 5 sec | 13.5 - 13.6 sec | 180 ft. | - |
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2018 Acura TLX | 5.7 - 6 sec | 14.2 - 14.5 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2018 BMW 5 Series | 6 sec | 12.3 sec | - | 80 ft. |
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2018 Cadillac CT6 | 5.1 sec | 12 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2018 Honda Civic | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2018 Cadillac CTS | 3.7 sec | 11.6 sec | - | 121 ft. |
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2018 Ford Focus | 6.3 sec | 14.9 sec | 179 ft. | - |
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2017 Acura RLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) |
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Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 168 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 168 ft. |
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2017 Acura RLX vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2017 Acura TLX | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2017 Subaru Impreza | 8.4 - 9 sec | 16.6 - 17.1 sec | 170 ft. | - |
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2017 Hyundai Accent | 9.3 sec | 17 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2017 Infiniti Q70 hybrid Sedan | 5.5 sec | 14.2 sec | 178 ft. | - |
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2017 Cadillac ATS | 3.8 - 5.7 sec | 14.2 sec | - | 129 ft. |
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2017 Cadillac CT6 | 4.7 - 6.4 sec | 12 - 14.7 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2017 Honda Civic | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2017 Lexus GS 450h hybrid | 5.7 sec | 14.7 sec | 173 ft. | - |
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2017 Cadillac CTS | 3.7 - 5.7 sec | 11.6 - 14.2 sec | - | 121 ft. |
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2017 Ford Focus | 6.3 sec | 14.9 sec | 179 ft. | - |
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2017 Infiniti Q70 | 4.4 sec | 14.1 sec | 179 ft. | - |
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2017 Honda Accord | 5.7 sec | 14.2 - 14.7 sec | - | 135 ft. |
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2017 Lexus GS 350 | 5.7 sec | 14.7 sec | 173 ft. | - |
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2017 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5.9 - 6.2 sec | 14.5 - 14.7 sec | 163 ft. | - |
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2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 8.4 sec | 16.5 sec | - | 116 ft. |
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2017 Acura RLX | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 168 ft. | - |
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2016 Acura RLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 5.8 sec | 14.4 sec | 120 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 5.8 sec | 14.4 sec | 120 ft. |
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Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 5.8 sec | 14.4 sec | 120 ft. |
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2016 Acura RLX vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2016 Audi A6 | 4.6 - 6.5 sec | 13.3 - 14.8 sec | 111 ft. |
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2016 Lexus GS 350 | 10.1 sec | 18.9 sec | 112 ft. |
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2016 Acura RLX | 5.8 sec | 14.4 sec | 120 ft. |
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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 6.4 sec | 14.6 sec | 106 - 122 ft. |
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2016 Cadillac CT6 | 5 - 6.9 sec | 13.5 - 15 sec | 106 ft. |
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2015 Acura RLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.6 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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Krell Audio Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.6 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.6 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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2015 Acura RLX vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2015 Cadillac XTS | 6.2 - 6.7 sec | 15.3 - 15.8 sec | 123 ft. |
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2015 Infiniti Q70 | 4.9 - 5.7 sec | 13.4 - 14.3 sec | 112 - 115 ft. |
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2015 Audi A6 | 6 - 8.1 sec | 13.8 sec | 111 - 114 ft. |
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2015 Lexus GS 350 | 5.8 - 5.9 sec | 14.1 sec | 112 ft. |
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2015 Acura RLX | 6.5 - 6.6 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 5 - 6.2 sec | 13.6 sec | 106 - 110 ft. |
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2014 Acura RLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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Krell Audio Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.6 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.6 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | 133 ft. |
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2014 Acura RLX vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2014 Audi A6 | 5.5 - 5.6 sec | 13.8 - 14 sec | 111 ft. |
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2014 Acura RLX | 5.8 - 6.6 sec | 14.3 sec | 120 ft. |
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2014 Toyota Avalon | 6.1 sec | 14.5 sec | 133 ft. |
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