News
Features
New Cars
Shopping Tools
  1. Home
  2. Compare Cars
  3. Compare Acura TLX vs BMW 3 Series Sedan

Compare Acura TLX vs BMW 3 Series Sedan

Acura TLX
2021 Acura TLX
Select configuration:
$35,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
Acura TLX Full Review
Change Car
BMW 3 Series Sedan
2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan
Select configuration:
$41,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
BMW 3 Series Sedan Full Review
Change Car
Acura ILX Acura RLX Audi A4 Sedan Buick Regal GS Buick Regal Sportback Cadillac CT5 Cadillac CT5-V Genesis G80 Honda Accord Infiniti Q50 Jaguar XF Sedan Lexus ES Lexus ES Hybrid Lexus GS Lexus IS Lincoln Continental Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Mazda 6 Sedan Nissan Maxima Volvo S60 Volvo S90
Select Car

Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
17 ft³

Photos

Acura TLX
Rear Angle View
Central Console
18
More
BMW 3 Series Sedan
2019-2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan Rear View Driving
2019-2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan Dashboard
51
More

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
272 hp
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
280 lb-ft
295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
N/A
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
37.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
N/A
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
N/A
Strut
Rear Suspension
N/A
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
N/A
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire
N/A
P225/45HR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
N/A
30 MPG
City
N/A
26 MPG
Highway
N/A
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
5.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
15.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
405.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
561.6 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.6 in
185.7 in
Height
56.4 in
56.8 in
Max Width
N/A
71.9 in
Front Width
75.2 in
62.3 in
Rear Width
N/A
62.9 in
Wheelbase
113 in
112.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
N/A
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
N/A
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
N/A
38.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
N/A
56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
N/A
35.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
N/A
37.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
N/A
54.6 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
3,582 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
17 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Melbourne Red Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Portimao Blue Metallic
  • Sunset Orange Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, SensaTec Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Optional
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Optional
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

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

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
N/A
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
N/A
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
N/A
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
N/A
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
Now Buzzing
2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Revealed With Ultra-Luxury Interior
Reveal
2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Revealed With Ultra-Luxury Interior
2021 Acura TLX First Drive Review: Returning To Form
First Drive
2021 Acura TLX First Drive Review: Returning To Form
BMW's New Grille Actually Looks Good On SUVs
Design
BMW's New Grille Actually Looks Good On SUVs
Check Out The Lordstown Endurance's Cool-Looking Interior
Trucks
Check Out The Lordstown Endurance's Cool-Looking Interior
Watch A Tesla Model 3 Run Down A Pedestrian Dummy
Electric Vehicles
Watch A Tesla Model 3 Run Down A Pedestrian Dummy
This Jeep Wrangler Got Stuck At The Top Of A Ridge (But Has Now Been Rescued)
Off-Road
This Jeep Wrangler Got Stuck At The Top Of A Ridge (But Has Now Been Rescued)
Acura TLX
Best Comparisons
BMW 3 Series Sedan
Best Comparisons
Popular Tags Cars
By Make
Acura Alfa Romeo Apollo Automobil Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce smart Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo
By Car Type
SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars
By Price
Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K