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Acura TL
2014 Acura TL
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$36,030
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Infiniti M56
2013 Infiniti M56
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$48,700
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Overview

Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Engine
5.6-liter V8 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.9 ft³

Photos

Acura TL
2012-2014 Acura TL Right Rear Three Quarter View
2012-2014 Acura TL Side View Internal Front Space
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Infiniti M56
2011-2013 INFINITI M56 Rear Angle View
2011-2013 INFINITI M56 Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
5.6-liter V8 Gas
Horsepower
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
420 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
254 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
417 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Electric Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.4 ft
36.7 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 8"
18" x 8.0"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 8"
18" x 8.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/50VR17
P245/50VR18
Rear Tire
P245/50VR17
P245/50VR18
Spare Tire
Compact
T165/80R17

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
19 MPG
City
20 MPG
16 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.8 Tons/yr
9.6 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
20 gallons
Cruising Range City
370 miles
320 miles
Cruising Range Highway
536.5 miles
480 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194 in
194.7 in
Height
57.2 in
59.1 in
Max Width
74 in
72.6 in
Front Width
63.2 in
62 in
Rear Width
63.8 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
114.2 in
Ground Clearance
4.5 in
5.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.5 in
44 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.4 in
39.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.2 in
58.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.7 in
54.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.2 in
36.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.7 in
37.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.2 in
56.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54.8 in
53.5 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,726 lbs
4,028 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³
14.9 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Basque Red Pearl II
  • Bellanova White Pearl
  • Bellanova White Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Graphite Luster Metallic
  • Graphite Luster Metallic
  • Silver Moon
  • Silver Moon
  • Still Night Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Leather Seat Trim
  • Graystone, Leather Seat Trim
  • Parchment, Leather Seat Trim
  • Graphite, Leather seat trim
  • Java, Leather seat trim
  • Stone Sport, Leather seat trim
  • Stone, Leather seat trim
  • Wheat, Leather seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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