2013 Acura TSX vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, both 2013 Acura TSX and 2013 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Acura TSX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 676 kg more than 2013 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Acura TSX | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TSX | X5 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
