2013 Acura ZDX vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series

To start off, both 2013 Acura ZDX and 2013 BMW 1 Series were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura ZDX weights approximately 483 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 1 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura ZDX 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 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura ZDX. 2013 Acura ZDX has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Acura ZDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Acura ZDX 2013 BMW 1 Series
Make Acura BMW
Model ZDX 1 Series
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Crossover Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 89 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2013 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4887 mm 4373 mm
Vehicle Width 2174 mm 1919 mm
Vehicle Height 1596 mm 1408 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.8 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.7 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 53 L


 

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