2011 Acura TL vs. 2010 BMW X3
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 X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW X3 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2011 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X3. 2011 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura TL | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
