2008 Acura RL vs. 2008 BMW X3
To start off, both 2008 Acura RL and 2008 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Acura RL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RL | 2008 BMW X3 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | RL | X3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 67 L |