2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 BMW 545 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 147 kg more than 2009 BMW 545.
Because 2009 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 BMW 545 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | TL | 545 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |