2007 Acura TL vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura TL weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
