2010 Acura RL vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Acura RL and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RL weights approximately 532 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL 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, 2010 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura RL | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | RL | 325 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 63 L |