2005 Acura RL vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, both 2005 Acura RL and 2005 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RL weights approximately 121 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Acura RL (353 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura RL | 2005 BMW 525 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | RL | 525 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |