2008 Acura TL vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 341 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2005 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 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 TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2005 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | 530 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
