2007 Acura TL vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL. 2007 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2008 BMW 540 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | 540 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
