2009 Acura TL vs. 2008 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 328 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Acura TL (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura TL | 2008 BMW 328 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | TL | 328 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |