2007 Acura RL vs. 1999 BMW X5
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW X5 weights approximately 606 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
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, 1999 BMW X5 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 1999 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RL | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 93 L |
