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Pleeeeeeaaaaaaase do not go for Mercedes. I beg of you. I do not want to see any more disgruntled car owners than there already are.
So, Lockjaw, I'm really concerned about your concept of speed. Does one need to express their vehicle's maximum performance at every single stoplight? Really, that's the only way you're gonna be able to tell the difference between the TL and the G35 engines. As well, in that case, I would fear greatly for your well-being. BTW, the 6-spd TL gets 5.7 sec on 0-60.
All I know is I can seamlessly merge onto the 80mph freeway, even if there is a grandma going 20 in front of me down the onramp. That's all you need speed for. And if you need it for anything else, why even aim for this sector of the market? Why not get an S2000 and put a supercharger in it. 350hp, rwd, and a light, snazzy convertible. That's speed when you NEED it.
I can't stand how debates between these two cars always comes down to speed and handling as if these entry-level luxury cars are gonna be used for fucking autocross. I can think of better ways to waste my warranty, thanks. Can we focus on how the Acura shifts smoother, has better fuel efficiency and lower emissions? Can we also note that the Honda/Acura navigation system is second to none, and it's integrated with the rest of the car, with voice activation for everything. I've played with the Nissan/Infiniti navi system in my dad's new car... it's junior league with NO integration.
So sure, if you're going to ever use that 1 extra second in the quarter mile, go with the G35. You'll be driving the same car as 10 of your neighbors, but at least you'll be able to beat all the Acura TL's by a nose. That's worth the complete drop-off in luxury features and feel, right?
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