2010 BMW M6 vs. 2011 Acura TL
To start off, 2011 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2011 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M6 | 2011 Acura TL | |
| Make | BMW | Acura |
| Model | M6 | TL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
