2005 Acura CL vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | CL | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
