2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Acura TL (324 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 2004 BMW 325 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | TL | 325 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |