2021 Acura TLX vs 2022 BMW 5-Series

2021 Acura TLX

2022 BMW 5-Series

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TLX FWD	22	31	$36,554	$37,500
TLX FWD w/A-Spec Package	22	30	$42,018	$44,250
TLX FWD w/Advance Package	22	31	$43,865	$46,300
TLX FWD w/Technology Package	22	31	$39,497	$41,500
TLX SH-AWD	21	29	$38,500	$39,500
TLX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package	21	29	$43,914	$46,250
TLX SH-AWD w/Advance Package	21	29	$45,757	$48,300
TLX SH-AWD w/Technology Package	21	29	$41,397	$43,500
TLX Type S SH-AWD	19	25	$49,541	$52,300
TLX Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD	19	24	$50,298	$53,100

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530e Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$52,160	$55,550
5 Series 530e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$54,300	$57,850
5 Series 530i Sedan	25	33	$50,905	$54,200
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	32	$53,045	$56,500
5 Series 540i Sedan	25	32	$56,255	$59,950
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	22	29	$58,395	$62,250
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	17	25	$71,925	$76,800
M5 CS Sedan	15	21	$132,560	$142,000
M5 Sedan	15	21	$96,940	$103,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,554

$52,160

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,500

$55,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$625 / month

$926 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Acura TLX plants its flag among premium mid-size sedans with a racy design, strong turbocharged engines, and improved dynamics.

The 2022 BMW 5-Series still signals success, in any variant.

TCC Likes

Sharp design
High-performance version
Sporty interior

Mild-hybrid turbo-6
Roomy interior
Range of performance options

TCC Dislikes

Infotainment system is tricky
Pricier this time around
Interior isn’t much bigger

Keeps getting bigger
Leather seats cost extra
Anything but white or black costs extra

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

31 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.4

98.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

34.9

36.5

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

58.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

113

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

73.5

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

195.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.4

58.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

15.9

12.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.1

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/50VR18

P245/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P235/50VR18

P245/40HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3709

4222

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

310

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

272 @ 6500

288 @ 3800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric 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)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.59

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.11

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.84

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.14

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

BMW 5 Series

Body Style

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

7.0

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

2021 Acura TLX

2021 Acura TLX is sold out
Lease: From $649/mo.
Finance: No APR offers
Rebate: No cash rebate

2022 BMW 5-Series

2022 BMW 5-Series available; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $679 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,000 off
Financing: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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