2012 Acura TL vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2012 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 209 kg more than 2012 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TL | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
