2003 Acura TL vs. 2003 BMW X5
To start off, both 2003 Acura TL and 2003 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura TL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 602 kg more than 2003 Acura TL.
Because 2003 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura TL | 2003 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | X5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
