2012 Acura TL vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, both 2012 Acura TL and 2012 BMW X1 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 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, 2012 BMW X1 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
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2012 Acura TL | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | TL | X1 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |