2005 Acura RL vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Acura RL (353 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2005 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RL | 328 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 61 L |
