acura rl vs bmw 5 series
2012 Acura RL SH-AWD
2024 BMW 5 Series 530i Sedan
625119
626220
$48,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
$57,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model RL | Sub-Model 5 Series Sedan |
| Make Acura | Make BMW |
| Model RL | Model 5 Series |
| Model Year 2012 Acura RL | Model Year 2024 BMW 5 Series Sedan |
| Year 2012 | Year 2024 |
| MSRP $48,200 | MSRP $57,900 |
| Engine 3.7L V6 Gas | Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
| Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 6-Speed Automatic | Transmission 8-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 300 hp | Horsepower 255 hp |
| Torque 271 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| City 17 MPG | City 27 MPG |
| Highway 24 MPG | Highway 35 MPG |
| Combined 20 MPG | Combined 30 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 19.4 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 18 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 329.8 miles | Cruising Range City 486 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway 465.6 miles | Cruising Range Highway 630 miles |
| Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 38.7 ft | Turning Diameter 40.4 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Independent | Front Suspension Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Optional |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Optional |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Standard |
| Climate Control Standard | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Standard |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Standard | Heated Front Seat(s) Optional |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Optional |
| Keyless Start Standard | Keyless Start Standard |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Standard | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Standard | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Standard |
| Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Not Available |
| Seat Memory Standard | Seat Memory Standard |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Standard | Universal Garage Door Opener Standard |
| Telematics Not Available | Telematics Standard |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Not Available | Cloth Seats Not Available |
| Leather Seats Standard | Leather Seats Optional |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Standard |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Standard | Sun/Moonroof Standard |
| HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Standard |
| Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Standard | Premium Sound System Standard |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
| Smart Device Integration Not Available | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Not Available |
| Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
| Curb Weight 4,099 lbs | Curb Weight 4,041 lbs |
| Ground Clearance 5.7 in | Ground Clearance N/A |
| Wheelbase 110.2 in | Wheelbase 117.9 in |
| Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" | Front Wheel Size 19" x 8.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" | Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8.5" |
| Front Tire P245/45VR18 | Front Tire P245/45HR19 |
| Rear Tire P245/45VR18 | Rear Tire P245/45HR19 |
| Front Width 62 in | Front Width 63.9 in |
| Max Width 72.7 in | Max Width 74.8 in |
| Height 57.2 in | Height 59.6 in |
| Length 195.8 in | Length 199.2 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in | Front Seat Headroom N/A |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.5 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A |
| Front Seat Hip Room 55.1 in | Front Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Front Seat Leg Room 42.4 in | Front Seat Leg Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Headroom 37.2 in | Rear Seat Headroom N/A |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56.1 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 54 in | Rear Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 36.3 in | Rear Seat Leg Room N/A |
| Trunk Volume 13.8 ft³ | Trunk Volume 18.4 ft³ |