Compare Acura TLX vs BMW 3 Series Sedan

Engine

3.0L Turbo V6 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 19 MPG

Hwy: 25 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 34 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.9 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

13.5 ft³

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

2023-2024 BMW 3 Series Sedan Rear Angle View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.0L Turbo V6 Gas

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

355 hp @ 5500 rpm

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

354 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,221 lbs

3,582 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

21 MPG

29 MPG

City

19 MPG

25 MPG

Highway

25 MPG

34 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4 (Est) Tons/yr

6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.9 gallons

15.6 gallons

Cruising Range City

302.1 miles

390 miles

Cruising Range Highway

397.5 miles

530.4 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

194.6 in

185.7 in

Height

56.4 in

56.8 in

Max Width

75.2 in

71.9 in

Front Width

64 in

62.3 in

Rear Width

64.6 in

62.9 in

Wheelbase

113 in

112.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.4 in

42 in

Front Seat Headroom

37.2 in

38.7 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.2 in

56 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.8 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

34.9 in

35.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

36.3 in

37.6 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

55 in

54.6 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

54.6 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

13.5 ft³

17 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

40.2 ft

37.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

20" x 9"

18" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

20" x 9"

18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P255/35YR20

P225/45HR18

Rear Tire

P255/35YR20

P225/45HR18

Standard Exterior Colors

Lunar Silver Metallic

Alpine White
Jet Black

Optional Exterior Colors

Apex Blue Pearl
Majestic Black Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Tiger Eye Pearl
Urban Gray Pearl
Urban Gray Pearl

Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1

Standard Interior Materials

Ebony, Premium Perforated Milano Leather & Ultrasuede
Orchid, Premium Perforated Milano Leather & Ultrasuede
Red, Premium Perforated Milano Leather & Ultrasuede

Black, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Tacora Red, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Tacora Red, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Optional

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Standard

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Optional

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Optional

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Optional

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Optional

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Optional

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

6 Years / 70,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

2 Years / 24,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Compare Acura TLX vs BMW 3 Series Sedan

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary