2012 Acura TL vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, both 2012 Acura TL and 2012 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Acura TL | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | TL | X5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |