2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,209 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura TL weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (238 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura TL | 2005 BMW 325 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | TL | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3209 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 238 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 | 1575 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |