2011 Acura TSX vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 366 kg more than 2011 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura TSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura TSX | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TSX | 730 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
