2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 BMW X6
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (401 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2009 BMW X6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 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 X6 (610 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 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 X6 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | TL | X6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 401 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |