2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2008 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RDX | 325 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
