2020 Acura TLX vs 2020 BMW 3-Series

2020 Acura TLX

2020 BMW 3-Series

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2.4L FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TLX 2.4L FWD	23	33	$31,342	$33,000
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	23	32	$37,405	$39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	23	32	$37,405	$39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/Technology Pkg	23	33	$34,847	$36,700
TLX 3.5L FWD	20	31	$34,374	$36,200
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	20	30	$40,626	$42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	20	30	$40,626	$42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/Technology Pkg	20	31	$38,068	$40,100
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD	20	29	$36,268	$38,200
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD PMC Edition	20	29	$46,452	$48,950
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg	20	29	$42,521	$44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	20	29	$42,521	$44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg	20	29	$43,610	$45,950
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg	20	29	$39,963	$42,100

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330i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$38,400	$40,750
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$38,400	$40,750
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$40,260	$42,750
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$40,260	$42,750
3 Series M340i Sedan	22	30	$50,720	$54,000
3 Series M340i Sedan North America	22	30	$50,720	$54,000
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan	22	30	$52,580	$56,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,342

$38,400

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,000

$40,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$550 / month

$679 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Athletic and well-appointed, the 2020 Acura TLX is an appealing mid-size luxury sedan, although the competition is fierce.

The 2020 BMW 3-Series is back on top among compact sport sedans, even as the competition closes in.

TCC Likes

Sporty A-Spec offered with 4-cylinder
Quiet interior, comfortable ride
Powerful, fuel-efficient V-6

Dual personality
Longer, wider, stronger
Impressive technology

TCC Dislikes

Unexciting exterior styling
Tight interior dimensions
Confusing two-screen display setup

8-speed automatic only
Added dimensions don’t add much inside
No electrified powertrains to start

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

54.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.3

Length, Overall (in)

190.7

185.7

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

62.9

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

112.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.2

15.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P225/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3505

3582

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

206 @ 6800

255 @ 5000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

182 @ 4500

295 @ 1550

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

1.32

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

3.36

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

0.64

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.57

2.81

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.17

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.82

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

BMW 3 Series

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.6

5.9

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

2020 Acura TLX

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2020 BMW 3-Series

2020 3-Series available; 2021s arriving
Rebate: $1,000 loyalty cash
Financing: From 0.9% APR for 60 months
Lease: From $419 for 36 months

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