2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL and 2007 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2007 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | 550 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
