2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 BMW X5
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL and 2007 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 500 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 X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 Acura TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2007 BMW X5 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | TL | X5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |