2009 Acura RDX vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, both 2009 Acura RDX and 2009 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 Acura RDX. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura RDX weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 2009 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RDX. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RDX. 2009 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura RDX | 2009 BMW 650 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | RDX | 650 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2297 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |