2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 BMW X5
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 BMW X5.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 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 X5 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TSX | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
