2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 BMW 745
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 BMW 745 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 841 kg more than 2008 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 745 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 745 (701 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2008 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | 745 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |
