2009 Acura RL vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, both 2009 Acura RL and 2009 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RL | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 61 L |
