2017 Acura RLX vs 2017 BMW 5-Series

2017 Acura RLX

2017 BMW 5-Series

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Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	29	30	$61,184	$65,950
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg	29	30	$55,625	$59,950
RLX Sedan w/Advance Pkg	20	30	$56,088	$60,450
RLX Sedan w/Technology Pkg	20	30	$50,529	$54,450

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530i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530i Sedan	24	34	$48,115	$51,200
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	33	$50,255	$53,500
5 Series 535i Gran Turismo	19	27	$57,135	$60,900
5 Series 535i xDrive Gran Turismo	18	26	$59,275	$63,200
5 Series 540i Sedan	20	30	$53,000	$56,450
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	20	29	$55,140	$58,750
5 Series 550i xDrive Gran Turismo	15	24	$67,925	$72,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$61,184

$48,115

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$65,950

$51,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1099 / month

$853 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If the Acura RLX's weak sales figures are anything to go by, its subtlety is lost on most consumers.

The 2017 BMW 5-Series may do for tech sedans what turn-of-the-century 5-Series did for sport sedans.

TCC Likes

Confident handling
Hybrid model offers good fuel economy
Comfortable seats up front

Upgraded tech
Seamless app integration
Great transmission

TCC Dislikes

Styling looks a class or two down
Rear-wheel steering is neat, but complex
Too many screens inside

Expensive in a hurry
Some color combos don't work
Rearview camera optional

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

98.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

36.5

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

58.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

63.9

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

73.5

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

194.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

58.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

18.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

39.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4359

3746

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

341 @ 4700

258 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

377 @ 6500

248 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

5.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

2.93

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.03

2.14

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.31

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.66

3.46

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.20

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.82

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

BMW 5 Series

Body Style

SH-AWD Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

6.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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