The 2018 Acura TLX comes equipped with a 2.4-liter I4 that makes 206 hp @ 6800 rpm horsepower and 182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm of torque. The car takes 5.85 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 14.35 seconds.
The Acura also offers another engine. It is an 3.5-liter V6 that spills out 290 hp @ 6200 rpm horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm of torque. This powertrain is available with the 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) and helps the car to reach from 0-60 MPH in 5.85 seconds. The Acura TLX Sedan covers the quarter-mile run in just 14.35 seconds.
2018 Acura TLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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A-Spec 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 5.7 sec | 14.2 sec | 118 ft. |
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SH-AWD w/Advance Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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SH-AWD w/Technology Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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A-Spec Red 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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SH-AWD A-Spec Red 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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Considering the acceleration figures, the 2018 Acura TLX 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 BMW M3 which is just a tad bit quicker than the 2018 Acura TLX and does the 0-60 MPH run in 3.4 seconds. It also reaches the quarter-mile mark faster than the 2018 Acura TLX.
The braking on the 2018 Acura TLX is quite sure-footed and has an evident bite to it. Although it is not the best braking car in its segment it's not the worst either. The ride takes some time to come to a complete halt but it does so with composure and the car doesn't sway away from its path. During the emergency braking test, the car decelerates from 60MPH to zero in 118 feet which is a little slower than 2018 BMW 5 Series.
2018 Acura TLX 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 TLX | 5.7 - 6 sec | 14.2 - 14.5 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2018 Lexus ES 350 | 7 sec | 15.1 sec | 158 ft. | - |
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2018 BMW ALPINA B7 | 3.4 sec | 12.7 sec | - | 109 ft. |
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2018 Cadillac ATS | 3.8 sec | 14.2 sec | - | 129 ft. |
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2018 Toyota Camry | 5.8 - 7.9 sec | 14.3 - 16.2 sec | - | 122 - 123 ft. |
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2018 Genesis G80 | 4.9 - 5 sec | 13.5 - 13.6 sec | 180 ft. | - |
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2018 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2018 Honda Accord | 5.5 - 7.6 sec | 14.1 - 15.9 sec | - | 135 ft. |
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2018 Acura ILX | 6.6 sec | 14.2 sec | 184 ft. | - |
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2018 Mazda 6 | 6.4 - 7.2 sec | 14.9 - 15 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2018 Acura RLX | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 168 ft. | - |
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2018 BMW 5 Series | 6 sec | 12.3 sec | - | 80 ft. |
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2018 BMW M3 | 3.7 sec | 12.1 sec | - | 101 ft. |
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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5.9 sec | 14.6 sec | 163 ft. | - |
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2018 Lexus IS 300 | 4.5 sec | 13.7 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2018 Nissan Maxima | 6.1 sec | 14.6 sec | - | 125 ft. |
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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 5.2 - 5.4 sec | 13.8 - 14 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2018 Lexus IS 350 | 4.5 sec | 13.7 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2018 Chevrolet Malibu | 6.3 sec | 14.3 sec | 191 ft. | - |
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2018 Hyundai Sonata | 6.8 - 7.9 sec | 15.3 - 16.1 sec | - | 120 ft. |
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2018 Audi A4 | 5.1 - 7 sec | 13.8 - 15.4 sec | 152 ft. | - |
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2018 Infiniti Q50 | 4.5 sec | 13.8 sec | 169 ft. | - |
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2018 Lincoln MKZ | 5.2 sec | 13.4 sec | - | 108 ft. |
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2018 Jaguar XE | 6 - 6.6 sec | 13.4 - 15 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2018 BMW 3 Series | 6.3 sec | 14.8 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2018 Lexus ES 300h hybrid | 7 sec | 15.1 sec | 158 ft. | - |
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2018 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe | 5.6 - 6 sec | 14.1 - 14.3 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2017 Acura TLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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SH-AWD w/Advance Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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SH-AWD w/Technology Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | 118 ft. |
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2017 Acura TLX 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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5.9 - 6.2 sec | 14.5 - 14.7 sec | 163 ft. | - |
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2017 Acura TLX | 6 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2017 Lexus IS 300 | 4.5 sec | 13.7 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2017 Nissan Maxima | 5.7 - 6.1 sec | 14.2 - 14.6 sec | - | 125 ft. |
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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 5.4 sec | 14 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2017 Lexus IS 350 | 4.5 sec | 13.7 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2017 Lexus IS 200t | 4.5 sec | 13.7 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2017 Volkswagen CC | 6.5 sec | 14.4 sec | 169 ft. | - |
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2017 Audi A4 | 5.1 - 5.3 sec | 13.8 - 13.9 sec | 152 ft. | - |
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2017 Infiniti Q50 | 4.5 sec | 13.8 sec | 169 ft. | - |
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2017 Jaguar XE | 4.5 - 6.6 sec | 12.9 - 15 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2017 BMW 3 Series | 5.4 - 6.3 sec | 14 - 14.8 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2017 Lexus ES 300h hybrid | 7.8 sec | 16 sec | 158 ft. | - |
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2017 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe | 5.6 - 6 sec | 14.1 - 14.3 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2017 Lexus ES 350 | 7 sec | 15.1 sec | 158 ft. | - |
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2017 Cadillac ATS | 3.8 - 5.7 sec | 14.2 sec | - | 129 ft. |
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2017 Volkswagen Passat | 8.4 sec | 16.4 sec | - | 122 ft. |
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2017 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2017 Honda Accord | 5.7 sec | 14.2 - 14.7 sec | - | 135 ft. |
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2017 Volvo S60 | 4.7 - 5.2 sec | 13.8 - 14.7 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2017 Acura ILX | 6.6 sec | 14.2 sec | 184 ft. | - |
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2017 Acura RLX | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 168 ft. | - |
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2016 Acura TLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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SH-AWD w/Advance Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 5.7 sec | 14.2 sec | 120 ft. |
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Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 5.7 sec | 14.2 sec | 120 ft. |
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SH-AWD w/Technology Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 5.7 sec | 14.2 sec | 120 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 5.9 sec | 14.4 sec | 120 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM) | 7.2 sec | 15.6 sec | 120 ft. |
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4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 5.7 sec | 14.2 sec | 120 ft. |
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4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM) | 7.2 sec | 15.6 sec | 120 ft. |
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2016 Acura TLX 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 Honda Accord | 5.8 - 7.6 sec | 14.4 - 16 sec | 128 ft. |
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2016 Volvo S60 | 8.7 sec | 16.8 sec | 103 - 108 ft. |
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2016 Lincoln MKZ | 8.5 sec | 18.3 sec | 121 ft. |
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 4.5 - 6.5 sec | 13.1 - 14.9 sec | 114 ft. |
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2016 Acura TLX | 5.7 - 7.2 sec | 14.2 - 15.6 sec | 120 ft. |
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2016 Lexus IS 300 | 8.4 sec | 16.3 sec | - |
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2016 Audi A4 | 6.1 - 6.3 sec | 14.7 - 14.8 sec | 108 ft. |
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2016 BMW 3 Series | 4.8 - 8.1 sec | 13.3 - 15.3 sec | 115 ft. |
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2016 Mazda 6 | 7 - 7.4 sec | 15.5 - 15.8 sec | 124 - 128 ft. |
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2015 Acura TLX 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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SH-AWD w/Advance Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 5.8 sec | 14.2 sec | 120 ft. |
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Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 5.7 sec | 14.2 sec | 120 ft. |
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SH-AWD w/Technology Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 5.9 sec | 14.2 sec | 120 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6.4 sec | 14.2 sec | 120 ft. |
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Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM) | 6.8 sec | 15.4 sec | 120 ft. |
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4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A) | 6.4 sec | 14.2 sec | 120 ft. |
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4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM) | 8.1 sec | 15.6 sec | 114 ft. |
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2015 Acura TLX 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 Acura TLX | 5.7 - 8.1 sec | 14.2 - 15.6 sec | 120 ft. |
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2015 Buick LaCrosse | 6.6 - 8.3 sec | 15 - 16.5 sec | 120 ft. |
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2015 Audi A4 | 6.6 - 7.8 sec | 14.9 sec | 108 ft. |
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2015 BMW 3 Series | 4.6 - 8 sec | 13.3 - 15.4 sec | 112 - 115 ft. |
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2015 Mazda 6 | 7.4 sec | 15.7 sec | 124 - 128 ft. |
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2015 Honda Accord | 6.6 - 7.8 sec | 15.2 - 15.9 sec | 128 ft. |
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2015 Volvo S60 | 8.7 sec | 16.8 sec | 103 - 108 ft. |
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2015 Lincoln MKZ | 7.1 - 7.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 121 ft. |
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 4.7 - 6.6 sec | 13.3 - 14.6 sec | 114 ft. |
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