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Compare 2012 Acura TL vs 2012 Audi A4 vs 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 Acura TL
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2012 Audi A4
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2012 BMW 3-Series
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Select style
4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD 20 29 $33,526 $35,705
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Advance 20 29 $39,015 $41,635
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Tech 20 29 $36,979 $39,435
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD 18 26 $36,812 $39,255
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Advance 18 26 $42,300 $45,185
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech 18 26 $40,264 $42,985
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech 17 25 $40,264 $42,985
Select style
4-Door Avant Wgn Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A4 4-Door Avant Wgn Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 21 29 $33,852 $36,400
A4 4-Door Avant Wgn Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 21 29 $33,852 $36,400
A4 4-Door Avant Wgn Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige 21 29 $33,852 $36,400
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 21 29 $32,178 $34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 21 29 $32,178 $34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige 21 29 $32,178 $34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium 22 30 $30,227 $32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus 22 30 $30,227 $32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige 22 30 $30,227 $32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium 21 31 $30,970 $33,300
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 21 31 $30,970 $33,300
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige 21 31 $30,970 $33,300
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium Plus 18 27 $43,990 $47,300
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Prestige 18 27 $43,990 $47,300
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Premium Plus 18 28 $45,292 $48,700
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Prestige 18 28 $45,292 $48,700
Select style
2-Door Conv 328i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i 18 28 $43,790 $47,600
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i SULEV 18 28 $43,790 $47,600
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335i 19 28 $49,495 $53,800
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335is 18 26 $55,935 $60,800
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD 18 28 $35,605 $38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD SULEV 18 28 $35,605 $38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD 17 25 $37,170 $40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD SULEV 17 25 $37,170 $40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i RWD 19 28 $41,490 $45,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i xDrive AWD 19 26 $43,055 $46,800
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335is RWD 18 26 $47,930 $52,100
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD 23 34 $32,110 $34,900
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV 23 34 $32,110 $34,900
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa 23 34 $32,110 $34,900
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD 20 30 $39,010 $42,400
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD South Africa 20 30 $39,010 $42,400
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328i RWD 17 26 $34,500 $37,500
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328i xDrive AWD 17 25 $36,340 $39,500
M3 2-Door Conv 13 20 $63,250 $68,750
M3 2-Door Coupe 14 20 $55,290 $60,100
Pricing
Invoice Price
$33,526
$33,852
$43,790
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$35,705
$36,400
$47,600
Monthly Payment Estimate
$595 / month
$607 / month
$793 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
8.2
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Acura TL is a surprisingly well-rounded luxury sedan, with a host of advanced tech features, and in top SH-AWD trim morphs into a complete and compelling sport sedan. The 2012 Audi A4 provides an engaging driving experience, impressive in-cabin technology, and surprisingly great fuel efficiency—making it a good everyday driver among premium sedans. Despite the weight gain, the BMW M3's still one of the most stunning performance vehicles we've driven.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 21 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 29 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Small Station Wagons Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
36.2 35.2 32.0
Front Head Room (in)
38.4 38.8 38.0
Second Hip Room (in)
54.8 - TBD - - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.2 55.5 55.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
98.2 90 84.2
Second Head Room (in)
36.7 37.4 36.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.2 54.3 49.3
Front Leg Room (in)
42.5 41.3 42.0
Passenger Capacity
5 5 4
Front Hip Room (in)
55.7 - TBD - - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.0 71.9 71.5
Track Width, Front (in)
63.2 61.6 59.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.1 - TBD - 5.4
Length, Overall (in)
194.0 185.2 181.9
Height, Overall (in)
57.2 56.5 54.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.8 61.1 59.6
Wheelbase (in)
109.3 110.6 108.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- - TBD - -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- - TBD - -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.1 - 9.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- - TBD - -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- - TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- - TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
- 50.5 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
- NA -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- - TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- - TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
- 27.6 -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD - 12.6 x - TBD - 12.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.2 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 16.9 16.1
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 16.3 16.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.4 37.7 36.1
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P245/50VR17 P245/45R17 225/45R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/50VR17 P245/45R17 225/45R17
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3726 3814 3825
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 17 x 8 17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 17 x 8 17 x 8.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 140 - TBD -
Engine
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
254 @ 5000 258 @ 1500 200 @ 2750
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.5L/212 2.0L/121 3.0L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 6200 211 @ 4300 230 @ 6500
Engine Type
Gas V6 Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas I6
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 24 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 29 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 21 18
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.67 1.23
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/Manual Shift Manual
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.56 1.00 0.85
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 4.17 4.32
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49 2.11 1.70
Trans Type
6 8 6
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 1.29 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27 3.32 3.94
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.10 3.14 2.46
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.72 2.85 3.23
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.84 -
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Acura TL Audi A4 BMW 3 Series
Body Style
4 Door Sedan Wagon Convertible
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75 - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - NA NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.18 - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Trapezoidal Link 5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - NA NA
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone 5-Link MacPherson Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 7.8 9.3
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 5 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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